Series Finale, Stranger Things
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Who remembers Barbara Holland, aka Barb, in Stranger Things? Long before the Upside Down became a sprawling mythology and long before Hawkins turned into a batt
Stranger Things has officially come to an end, and while Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) didn’t die—thank goodness—other characters did. To honor them and others we lost throughout the show's 10-year run,
Barb's journey in Stranger Things serves as a poignant reminder of the often-overlooked characters in horror narratives. From her introduction as Nancy's loyal friend to her tragic demise, Barb's story resonates with themes of friendship,
A breakdown of the ending of Stranger Things Season 5, including who dies in the finale and what happens to the Netflix show’s characters.
The "Stranger Things" series finale failed to deliver the bloodbath that many fans expected. Instead, the show played it way too safe.
The end of Stranger Things Season 1 revealed that both Will and Nancy’s friend Barb were taken to the same place, subjected to exactly the same mysterious process. Will was transformed, bonded to the Mind Flayer,
Spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 8 “The Rightside Up,” now streaming on Netflix** If you stuck with Stranger Things all the way to the end, you’ll know that creators Matt and Ross Duffer left the fate of Eleven in their audience’s hands.
The Rightside Up’ brought the Netflix blockbuster to its end with a blend of action and agony—plus an epilogue stuffed with hazy happiness.
Matt Duffer echoed this sentiment previously in an interview with Metro, where he said ending the show that way would be the equivalent of saying “it was all a dream”, something they were never interested in doing. So, despite how dramatic the reveal looks, it’s not meant to rewrite or undo the story.