What is Stranger Things’s Conformity Gate craze - and why did it crash Netflix?
The Guardian••entertainment
Key Points:
- A new conspiracy theory called "Conformity Gate" has emerged among Stranger Things fans, claiming that the January 1 finale was an illusion created by the villain Vecna, and that a secret final episode would be released on January 7.
- The theory is based on various symbolic "evidence" from the show, including character details, props, and subtle changes, which fans have analyzed extensively to support their claims.
- A doctored screenshot circulated on social media showing the characters' Dungeons & Dragons binders spelling "X-A-LIE," which was used as supposed proof that events in Dimension X were false; however, the original image actually read "XAILE."
- Netflix fueled speculation by posting a cryptic message hinting at
