Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close

What’s Happening

So basically The fandom gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close 2 hours ago Save Christal Hayes Los Angeles Save BBC Millie Bob starred in Stranger Things since its launch in 2016 Warning: This article contains spoilers about the final episode of Stranger Things Stranger Things has drawn to an epic and emotional close, with a dramatic two-hour finale that briefly jammed Netflixs servers. Viewers rushed to watch the final episode, which concludes the 10-year run of the sci-fi horror series, as it was dropped at 01:00 GMT. (yes, really)

Some the fandom also attended special cinema screenings of the finale in cities across the US and Canada, several of which were attended s stars.

The Details

Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, Stranger Things first aired in 2016 and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder and David Harbour. The dramatic two-hour series finale, titled Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up, initially overloaded Netflix servers .

Several the fandom dropped they were shown an error message as they tried to play it - something that often happens with big new releases on streaming platforms. But the episode was soon restored and viewers were able to watch a finale that included massive battle scenes and emotional tributes that brought in all five seasons, giving closure to the characters that weve fallen in love with over the years.

Why This Matters

The finale left you on the edge of your seat at moments and had you both cheering and crying in others. Netflix Finn Wolfhard was cheered he arrived to introduce the finale at a screening in Vancouver A lot was riding on Netflix and The Duffer Brothers, who created the 1980s-inspired, monster-infused, inter-dimensional series. Ending any beloved series comes with both anticipation and a lot of haters.

This is exactly the kind of news that gets fans excited or concerned.

The Bottom Line

Ending any beloved series comes with both anticipation and a lot of haters. So far this season, the fandom have picked apart scenes and gone through past seasons in an attempt to piece together how it all might end in the Upside Down.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.