First Look at “Stranger Things” Season 5
Netflix released the first five minutes of “Stranger Things” Season 5, stirring both excitement and controversy as fans await the final season. Unlike expectations, the new season opens on November 12, 1983, six days after Will Byers' disappearance, returning to the eerie Hawkins Library in the Upside Down.
Narrative Setting and Creators' Vision
The season is set 18 months after Season 4, but creators Matt and Ross Duffer use this opening to reconnect with the emotional and story arcs that began in Season 1, highlighting the moment Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Police Chief Jim Hopper (David Harbour) first discovered Will (Noah Schnapp).
On-Set Controversy
The show's press tour has been clouded by allegations that Millie Bobby Brown accused co-star David Harbour of bullying on set. According to a report by The Daily Mail, Brown, 21, filed a harassment complaint before filming started, which led Netflix to conduct a months-long investigation.
While no sexual misconduct was reported, Brown reportedly had a personal representative present during the production, which concluded in December.
Official statements have yet to be released by Netflix or representatives of Brown and Harbour.
Summary
This intense mix of nostalgia and tension frames the final season, promising a deep connection to the series’ origins amid growing off-screen drama.
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