Netflix releases this Wednesday (11/26), at 10pm, the first part of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. The outcome of the series will be divided into three stages, with the second block arriving on December 25th and the final episode, with an extended duration, scheduled for December 31st. The production picks up the story almost two years after the events of the previous season, with Hawkins under military quarantine and the portals of Mundo Invertido still open.
The protagonists face Vecna on a larger scale while trying to definitively close the dimensional passages. The season maintains the dark scenario left by the villain, who expanded his influence over the city. The high investment makes this the most expensive season in the platform’s history.
Resumption of previous events
Eleven regained some of her powers after intense training. Hopper returned from the Russian camps and rejoined the main group. Max remains in a coma since the attack suffered last season.
The four open portals caused widespread destruction in Hawkins. The population had to evacuate a large part of the city. The American government maintains strict military control in the region.
Final release structure
The season has eight episodes in total.
- First part: available from November 26th
- Second part: released on December 25th
- Final episode: arrives on December 31st with special duration
The chapters adopt a format similar to long films. Cada episode is longer than previous seasons. The narrative moves forward to the fall of 1987.
Netflix’s most expensive production
The budget per episode varies between US$50 million and US$60 million. The total value surpasses all previous seasons of the series. The platform justified the investment due to the technical complexity required.
The visual effects gained significant reinforcement. Cenas and Mundo Invertido take up more screen time. The management kept the Duffer brothers in charge of all episodes.
Current scenario of Hawkins
The city remains isolated by American military forces. The portals remain active and expand the influence of Mundo Invertido. Moradores who remained face extreme survival conditions.
Main character arcs
Will has a stronger connection with Mundo Invertido since the first season. Eleven leads the group in head-to-head against Vecna. Joyce and Hopper coordinate city defense strategies. Mike, Dustin and Lucas organize local resistance with the support of new allies.
Expectation for the outcome
The season ends arcs that began in 2016. The creators promised a complete resolution of the central conflicts. The final confrontation brings together all the elements introduced throughout previous seasons in a battle of greater proportions.
The original cast returns almost completely for the final episodes. Novos characters gain prominence in the final stretch of the story.
