The conclusion of Stranger Things is significant not only for its dedicated fans, but also for the entire team who created it. For nearly ten years, the cast, producers, directors, writers, and all involved poured their energy into telling the story of kids battling a supernatural threat. While not every creative decision was a hit, they persevered. Now that the show is finished, the people who brought Stranger Things to life can reflect on their experiences and share their honest thoughts about the series.
The biggest question fans are debating about the show is what happened to Eleven. The finale, “The Rightside Up,” initially seems to give a clear answer, but then hints at another possibility. The show leaves it up to the audience to decide if she survives, and Gaten Matarazzo’s thoughts on the matter might even influence how people interpret the ending.
Matarazzo confirmed he has an opinion on the debate, but prefers to keep it personal. He told Variety that he believes the best ending is whatever satisfies the viewer. While acknowledging fans are free to discuss and debate, he feels the show creators are doing a good job of appealing to both sides, as he’s already seen a fairly even split in fan opinions about how things should conclude.
Gaten Matarazzo is right – the cast is clearly dividing, and that divide will probably deepen. Unless the show creates a new series focusing on characters like Mike and Dustin, we might never learn the full story about Eleven. However, before looking ahead, Matarazzo wants to reflect on what’s already happened.
Gaten Matarazzo Will Never Forget What Stranger Things Has Done for Him
Following a discussion of the finale’s key events and his thoughts on them, Matarazzo reflected on how portraying Dustin over five seasons shaped him personally and helped him understand himself better.
It’s strange, but this experience really shaped who I am, and I don’t think I could have grown any other way. I spent so much time trying to understand his character that I ended up learning a lot about myself in the process. Caleb McLaughlin put it beautifully when he said he knew Lucas before he knew himself – it’s a really insightful way to look at it, and I think he’s right.
Stranger Things is streaming on Netflix.
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