Millie Bobby Brown, 21-year-old actress known for playing Eleven in Stranger Things, filed a formal complaint against her colleague David Harbor for bullying and moral harassment behind the scenes of the series. The complaint occurred before recording of the fifth and final season began, in January 2024, and led Netflix to open an internal investigation that lasted for months. The allegations, reported by sources close to the production, do not involve inappropriate sexual conduct, but describe behaviors that affected the work environment. The streaming platform, responsible for the series since 2016, has chosen not to comment publicly on the case so far.
The complaint included multiple pages of details about specific incidents during preparations for the final season. Representatives for Millie Bobby Brown accompanied the actress on set throughout filming to ensure professional support. David Harbour, 50, who plays the character Jim Hopper, Eleven’s adoptive father in the series, did not comment on the accusations.
Internal investigation details
Netflix initiated the procedure after receiving the formal document from the actress. Production officials analyzed the allegations in depth to assess the impact on the shooting schedule.
Sources indicate that the focus remained on the conclusion of the series, with minimal adjustments to the interactions between the actors. The investigation concluded without disclosing results, prioritizing confidentiality.
Series history and roles of those involved
Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and accumulated more than 1 billion hours watched globally until the fourth season. The plot, set in the 1980s in Hawkins, explores conspiracies and parallel dimensions.
Millie Bobby Brown joined the cast as an unknown teenager and became a star with an estimated net worth of $50 million. David Harbour, in turn, gained prominence with the role of Hopper and joined the Marvel universe as Red Guardian.
- Millie Bobby Brown: Protagonist as Eleven, with telekinetic powers.
- David Harbour: Initial antagonist who evolves into a father figure in the narrative.
- Season 5: Divided into three parts, premiering on November 26, 2025.
Chronology of reported events
The complaint arose amid preparations for filming, which lasted from January to December 2024. Netflix teams reviewed witness statements on the set in Atlanta, in the United States.
The process included interviews with directors Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of the series. No interruptions to recordings were recorded, but monitoring measures were implemented.
Relationship between characters in the plot
In the series, Eleven and Hopper develop a family dynamic after traumatic events. The on-screen relationship contrasts with the tensions reported off-screen.
Previous episodes highlight moments of mutual protection, such as the third season against Soviet threats. The fifth season promises to resolve open arcs, including Hopper’s fate after his supposed death.
Measures adopted by production
Millie Bobby Brown’s personal representatives remained present during all shared scenes. Netflix has reinforced conduct protocols to avoid recurrences in future productions.
Work environment training was updated for the cast and technical team. The platform emphasizes maintaining ethical standards in its original series.
Repercussions on the main cast
Other actors, such as Winona Ryder and Finn Wolfhard, continuedrecordings without significant changes. The group’s cohesion was preserved for the release of the final season.
Close sources report that the collective focus has turned to closing Hawkins’ story. No other cast members have commented publicly on the episode.
Season 5 of Stranger Things premieres in parts: the first four episodes on November 26, three more at Christmas and the two and a half hour finale on December 31, simultaneously in theaters and on the platform. The concluding episode marks a goodbye to one of Netflix’s biggest franchises, with record audiences expected.