Stranger Things Finale Leaves Fans Hanging With Major Plot Holes
The epic conclusion of the beloved Netflix series has viewers frustrated as key mysteries remain unsolved, sparking debate about whether closure will ever come.
Nearly a decade after it first premiered, the hit Netflix series has wrapped up its final chapter. Yet despite a marathon-length concluding episode that ran over two hours, viewers are expressing disappointment over the numerous mysteries that were never resolved.
The series finale, called 'The Rightside Up,' saw the beloved characters from Hawkins successfully take down their supernatural nemesis before fast-forwarding 18 months to show how everyone's lives have changed following Henry Creel's downfall. Will, Mike, and the rest of the core group finally get their happy ending after years of battling otherworldly threats.
Unresolved Mysteries Pile Up
Social media has been buzzing with frustrated viewers listing all the loose ends that never got tied up. One Twitter user compiled a lengthy catalog of lingering questions, wondering about Dr. Kay's fate, what became of Max's mother, the status of Robin and Vickie's romance, and even going back to season one's mystery of who opened the door when the demogorgon was hunting Will.
The complaints keep mounting as fans dig deeper into what they see as overlooked storylines. "Demogorgons, Demodogs, and bats just disappear. What happened to Owens, Argyle, and Dmitri? The strange time loop in the Upside Down was never explained. What happened to the Russian lab and involvement?" one viewer posted online.
Stage Show Connections Add Confusion
Adding to the confusion is the relationship between the main series and the theatrical production "The First Shadow." This stage adaptation takes audiences back to the 1950s, revealing that Joyce Byers, Jim Hopper, and both Ted and Karen Wheeler attended school alongside Henry Creel. However, these adult characters never reference this shared history in the television show.
The disconnect has left some fans scratching their heads about continuity. The show's creators have acknowledged they deliberately kept the stage production separate from the main storyline, recognizing that not every fan would have access to or interest in the theatrical experience.
Fan Theories and Explanations
While some viewers defend the finale, arguing that certain supposed plot holes can be reasonably explained or simply aren't significant enough to warrant screen time, others remain unsatisfied. One particularly puzzling element involves Vecna's master plan and his specific need for exactly twelve children to merge the two worlds.
"So did they ever explain why Henry needed TWELVE KIDS to merge the worlds??" questioned one frustrated fan. Some suggest that viewers are meant to know only as much as the main characters themselves discovered, leaving certain cosmic mysteries intentionally unexplored.