The fifth and final season of Stranger Things has arrived, and fans are already diving into the first four episodes, looking for hidden details and references. When the season launched, so many people tried to watch at once that Netflix temporarily went down, but the service is now running smoothly as the Thanksgiving weekend approaches. With the end of Stranger Things – a show that has been a major part of pop culture for almost ten years – this truly feels like the biggest streaming event of the year.
The latest season of Stranger Things is full of nods to the past, some obvious and some hidden. The very beginning of Season 5 revisits the first season, even using the same iconic music. More dedicated fans will also be pleased to discover subtle details, like a phone number shown in the first episode that you can actually dial.
Eleven’s “Missing Person” Phone Number is Real
The mystery of who is searching for Jane Hopper is about to unfold. Get ready for what’s next in Stranger Things 5, coming soon to Netflix.
— xᴉlɟʇǝu (@netflix) January 30, 2025
A “Missing Person” poster for Jane Hopper is visible in the background of scenes in Hawkins. Netflix shared this poster back in January as a promotion for Stranger Things, and surprisingly, the phone number on it is real! If you call the number, you’ll hear a message.
Thank you for reaching out to the Hawkins Police Department. Because of the recent strong earthquake (magnitude 7.4), Hawkins is currently on lockdown. The Hawkins Emergency Task Force is working with us to find anyone who is missing, and locating Jane Hopper is our top priority. We ask for your help as we search for her.
Stranger Things’ Phone Numbers Have Become a Tradition
This isn’t the first time the show Stranger Things has included a working phone number for viewers to actually call. They’ve done this before, for example:
- 618 625 8313 – a phone number set up alongside Season 3, allowing viewers to call Murray Bauman
- 805 457 4992 – a phone number for Season 4, to call Argyle for pizza
- 202 968 6161 (among others) – some other Season 4 phone numbers, associated with the NINA Project, which generated computer dialing sounds or minor Easter eggs
Interestingly, this new phone number sheds light on how the ending of Stranger Things Season 4 could be explained in the real world. It suggests the earthquakes that happened when the gates to the Upside Down opened registered a 7.4 on the Richter scale – a measurement seismologists across the country could have recorded, providing a believable explanation for Vecna’s success. An earthquake of that magnitude could cause significant damage, particularly in areas not equipped to handle seismic events.
Stranger Things Season 5 is out now on Netflix.
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