Fans Were Right To Think 'Stranger Things 5' Was Incomplete, and Netflix's New Doc Proves It
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Key Points:
- Stranger Things Season 5 faced criticism from fans for its disjointed narrative, unusual character behavior, and heavy dialogue, leading to theories like "Conformity Gate," which was later debunked.
- Production of Season 5 occurred amid significant uncertainty, with scripts, including the finale, unfinished during filming; the Duffers described the process as "laying down the tracks as the train is going," contributing to the season's unevenness.
- The creative process relied heavily on ongoing conversations rather than finalized scripts, posing challenges for practical and VFX teams tasked with realizing complex sequences and large-scale sets like the Pain Tree.
- The cast actively influenced the show's development during filming, with actors contributing interpretations and adjustments to their characters and scenes,
