The strange things series finale I had many questions had to answer, but some viewers were left unsatisfied by the wide variety of plot holes and inconsistencies.
Created by Matt i Ross Duffer, strange things centered on a fictional city where a series of supernatural events occurred that led to mystery and chaos. The hit Netflix series became a pop culture phenomenon when it premiered in 2016, but has since become notorious for long gaps between filming. More recently, fans have questioned how little the show has focused on its OG characters before the series finale.
Before the end of the series, several strange things the episodes received mixed reviews. This led to speculation that major scenes might have been cut before the Season 5 premiere.
The Duffers, however, denied it and kept their end. Despite not answering a multitude of questions on screen, the duo looked unsure when asked for answers in off-screen interviews. They often urged viewers to draw their own conclusions, which not everyone was happy with after spending nearly a decade on the show.
The series finale of Stranger Things featured shocking character deaths, surprising revelations, a time jump, and a commitment, but did the show end on a satisfying note? The hit Netflix series ended on Wednesday, December 31 with Joyce (Winona Ryder), Hopper (David Harbour), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Dusin (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas (…)
Keep scrolling for bigger plot holes and inconsistencies from the end of the series:
Where are all the demogorgans?
Five seasons of wreckage throughout Hawkins, but suddenly all the demogorgons, demodogs, demobats, and every other menacing monster except Vecna and the Mindflayer were missing in action for the final battle?
How did Max graduate after a 2 year coma?
While most we We’re willing to suspend our disbelief that Max deserves to graduate, there’s a big question as to how that’s possible considering he didn’t take a single test or attend a single class in two years.
Where did the upside down tank come from?
After previously establishing that the Upside Down has no water, the series finale turned this around by having a tank waiting and ready for Eleven to use. How convenient…
Why does the upside down freeze in time?
Linnea Berthelsen, Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbor in Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2
netflixSpeaking of which, in past seasons there was a big focus on the Upside Down being frozen on November 6, 1983, the date Vecna captured Will. But that was never explained, and neither was Vecna’s claim that she had a lot in common with Will, which is why she took him.
How important was Will to Vecna?
We covered the fact that the show didn’t specify why Will was so important, and also didn’t bring up November 6th despite it being the day Will was kidnapped, Henry’s school play day, and more.
What is the deal with Dr. Kay?
After all this build up, Linda Hamilton’s antagonistic character was nowhere to be found after creating a problem for the main group of friends as they tried to save the world. Eleven was of more use to her, but what exactly happened after Dr. Kay realized his plan was ruined?
Are we not going to mention the Henry connection?
Stranger Things spent a lot of time in its final season basically creating an advertisement for the show’s Broadway play. But when it came to connecting the dots, such as the fact that Joyce and Hopper went to school with Henry, suddenly those details were nowhere to be found.
Will he be okay after this matchup?
There were many ambiguous hints that Will’s connection to the hive mind was a danger to him. Yet there he was infiltrating Vecna’s inner thoughts, only to leave without a hitch. After being intertwined with the big bad, how is that not a problem anymore?
Who opened the door to the pilot?
It was confirmed off-screen, like many other things, that Vecna didn’t open Will’s door in the pilot. So who did it? The world may never know.