Gaten Matarazzo Was 'Taken Aback' by 'Stranger Things' Series Finale Ending
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Key Points:
- In the "Stranger Things" season five finale, Dustin Henderson, played by Gaten Matarazzo, delivers a valedictorian speech honoring the late Eddie Munson and urging classmates to reject conformity, symbolizing his emotional growth and coping with grief.
- Matarazzo praised the show's handling of Eleven's ambiguous fate, choosing not to reveal his personal interpretation to allow fans to form their own conclusions, and described the final scenes as emotionally charged for the cast.
- The actor reflected on the significance of Dustin's journey through grief and friendship, highlighting key moments like Lucas saving Dustin from the Mind Flayer and the tribute to Eddie as important emotional beats in the finale.
- Matarazzo expressed mixed feelings about the series ending, appreciating the decade
