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On today’s episode for Stranger Universe, I will talk about Shawn Levy sharing his thoughts
on the Stranger Things series ending with season 5.
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As we wait for the arrival of the long awaited trailer for Stranger Things 4, we should look
ahead at what’s to come from the Netflix flagship franchise. It is no secret that the
Duffer Brothers have always envisioned the show lasting four to five seasons. In an interview
with Entertainment Weekly back in 2017, the Duffers addressed their initial thoughts for
the longevity of the series. That all changed last month when Netflix finally announced
that Stranger Things 5 will be the final season. In an interview with Screen Rant, Stranger
Things’ executive producer Shawn Levy, who has also directed several episodes from the
series, reacted to the show ending with season 5. In his statement, Levy emphasizes that
the team surrounding the hit series never intended to reach a point where it burns
out or loses focus on its overall lucidness. The prominent director also noted that the
arc of the series has been relatively clear for some time now, so deviating away or forcing
storylines that are not necessary would ultimately do the show a disservice.
"Well, we never wanted to run on fumes and we wanted to only tell as much story as the
brothers saw and feel with clarity. So it's been clear for a while that they know exactly
where we're headed and this is the arc. We wouldn't want to stick around for one moment
beyond that vision and the clarity of that voice. So rather than focusing on that sad
day that happens who knows when, the end of season five, I'll just once again reaffirm
what I've told everyone, which is it has been a long-ass wait for season four. But I swear
to God, the world will realize it's worth it."
Just like the website mentioned: it is no doubt that Stranger Things has been an immensely
captivating tale combining science-fiction, drama, and horror elements. Bringing back
the 1980s and mixing mystery with horror and extraterrestrial elements is almost always
a winning formula. The authenticity and uniqueness of Stranger Things will have fans and audiences rewatching
the series for years to come. Knowing that the end is coming with Stranger Things 5 may
be sad for some diehard fans; however, it is ultimately the best option for the show's
integrity in the long term. Too many shows take their scripts and storylines well beyond
what would otherwise cast them directly into legend status. So, with the storyline and
arc already determined, it's probably best to say goodbye to Stranger Things on the highest
note possible, rather than sinking the ship entirely. At the rate we’re going, Stranger
Things season 5 will come out in 2024 or 2025, so the show will still be relevant. We shall
wait and see how this epic grand tale comes to its end. Overall, very exciting times.
And that is all that we have for today. Are you excited to see how the franchise ends
with Stranger Things 5?
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