Stranger Things cast all bid farewell to the Netflix series as Season 5 wraps 

After four unforgettable seasons of Demogorgons, Eleven’s powers, and the bonds that kept us hooked, the Stranger Things cast is bidding farewell as the epic journey wraps up with Stranger Things Season 5. Netflix shared the update through its social media, exciting fans for the upcoming and final chapter.

Debuted in 2016, Stranger Things emerged as a global phenomenon, featuring iconic characters, an '80s vibe, and most importantly, a thrilling storyline. One of the biggest reasons why the sci-fi thriller has a global fanbase is due to a mix of horror, coming of age, and adventure.

The story unfolds in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, where Will Byers, a 12-year-old boy is playing with his friends Mike Wheeler, Lucas Sinclair, and Dustin Henderson. After enjoying the game, Will rides back home and encounters an unusual creature on his way.

This marks the beginning of Stranger Things as Will disappears without a trace. During their quest to find Will, the remaining boys encounter a mysterious girl named Eleven, who later becomes the central character of the story.

Now, after four successful seasons, the Hawkins gang is set to confront Vecna for the last time and solve the mystery of the Upside Down. Continue reading to explore how the cast addressed the iconic series' wrap-up.

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Stranger Things cast shares heartfelt goodbyes to the show as filming completes

As mentioned earlier, production wraps on the final season of the beloved Netflix series Stranger Things with its cast members sharing heartfelt goodbyes. Millie Bobby Brown, the one behind playing Eleven joined the series at just 11 and spent a significant portion of her life on the show.

The actress also recently got married to Jake Bongiovi, and notably, their wedding was officiated by Matthew Modine, who played Papa alongside Brown in Stranger Things. However, the Damsel star isn't the only one who formed strong bonds, as the entire cast of the series holds a special place in their hearts for each other.

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During her speech with tears in her eyes, Brown said:

"Isn't graduation supposed to bring relief, like you're glad to leave behind the teachers and classmates? Not me. I am nowhere near ready to leave you guys."

She added:

"I love each and every one of you, and I'll forever carry the memories and bonds we've created together as a family. I love you. Thank you."

Other cast members like Noah Schnapp also posted several pictures of him and the cast members over the years. The actor also mentions the top ten things he learned during this time and called the series a "lifelong dream" that came to reality.

Fin Wolfhard also took to his Instagram and shared a few memorable pictures, expressing his disbelief that the globally hit series is finally coming to an end. Wolfhard plays one of the key figures, Mike, who's also Eleven's love interest.

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What's next for the Hawkins gang in Stranger Things Season 5?

The Hawkins gang is set to face their most challenging and intense adventure yet. While the Duffers brothers didn't reveal the exact plot, Season 5 will likely focus on how the friends defeat Vecna, the leading antagonist from Season 4.

While talking about the show's finale in an interview with The Guardian, the Duffer brothers explained:

"This season – it’s like season 1 on steroids. it's the biggest it's ever been in terms of scale."

He added:

"And, yes, there may be spin-offs, but the story of Eleven and Dustin and Lucas and Hopper, their stories are done here. That’s it…"

Season 5 will also dive deep into the mythology of the Upside Down, answering questions that fans might have had since the first season. While the main story will end, there might be potential spin-offs to expand the Stranger Things universe.

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