‘Stranger Things 5’: First Look at Final Season Amid Controversy
Netflix has released the first five minutes of “Stranger Things” Season 5, sparking both fan excitement and public debate. The preview revisits November 12, 1983 — six days after Will Byers’ disappearance — bringing viewers back to the haunting atmosphere of Hawkins Library and the Upside Down.
Although the story is set 18 months after the events of Season 4, creators Matt and Ross Duffer use this flashback to reconnect the emotional threads from the show's beginning, when Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Police Chief Jim Hopper (David Harbour) first found Will (Noah Schnapp).
Cast Tensions and Viral Accusations
The promotional campaign for the final season has been clouded by a viral controversy. A report from The Daily Mail alleged that Millie Bobby Brown, 21, accused her co-star David Harbour of bullying behavior on set. The story claimed she filed a harassment complaint prior to filming, triggering an investigation lasting several months.
According to the report, “Netflix investigated for months” after Brown’s complaint, and she was accompanied by a personal representative throughout production.
No sexual misconduct was alleged, and production officially wrapped in December. As of now, Netflix and the representatives for both actors have not issued any public statements.
Looking Ahead
Despite the controversy, fans remain eager to see how the Duffers bring the story of Hawkins and its heroes to a close in this anticipated final season.
Author’s summary: Netflix teases the first five minutes of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, reviving nostalgia and sparking controversy over on-set behavior allegations.