Similar to other hit shows when they end, Stranger Things is getting mixed reactions from fans. And a new Netflix documentary called One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 isn’t easing the tension. In fact, some viewers are accusing the show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, of using ChatGPT to write the final season. This claim started when fans noticed what appeared to be ChatGPT open on the Duffers’ computer screen in a behind-the-scenes shot (as reported by VICE). Many quickly took to social media platforms like X and TikTok, linking this to their disappointment with how the season ended.
There’s no concrete evidence that ChatGPT was used to write the recent episodes. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, director Martina Radwan, who worked on One Last Adventure, responded to the online speculation. When asked if she saw the Duffer brothers using the program, she wondered if they even had it open. She also pointed out that many people, including herself, use it for research.
Radwan was confused about the idea of using ChatGPT to write entire episodes, especially given what some fans were claiming. She questioned how it could handle a complex story with so many characters, admitting, “I just don’t get it.”
When directly asked if she had ever witnessed generative AI being used unethically in a writers’ room, Radwan answered clearly and without hesitation:
Absolutely not. What I saw was a really dynamic creative process – a lot of back-and-forth conversation. People often imagine a ‘writers room’ as just people writing, but it’s so much more than that. It’s about developing the story together. You explore ideas, then bring them back to the script. Honestly, being a part of that process feels like a real privilege and a gift.
She expressed sadness about the criticism surrounding the final season of Stranger Things. While it’s common for viewers to be critical of series finales, the worries about artificial intelligence point to a bigger issue for Hollywood: audiences are losing faith in what they’re seeing.
Stranger Things’ ChatGPT Controversy Reflects a Growing Problem in Hollywood
The recent claims about AI being used in Stranger Things probably won’t be the last of their kind. Hollywood is increasingly interested in using AI to create movies and TV shows, as shown by Disney’s recent $1 billion partnership with OpenAI. While some people are excited about this technology, others are wary, particularly when it comes to creative work. As AI gets more sophisticated, it’s getting harder to detect, leading fans to investigate on their own to determine what’s real and what’s generated.
The reaction to the ending of Stranger Things illustrates a bigger issue: fans are quick to criticize finales, often determined to find fault with them. While the controversy surrounding Stranger Things also reflects a lack of trust in how stories are concluded, it’s important to have these conversations. Hopefully, insights like those offered by Radwan can offer some comfort to fans, at least regarding this particular show.
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