Fans of “Stranger Things” were surprised and let down when Netflix didn’t release a ninth episode after the Season 5 finale, despite rumors that one existed. A lot of people online were expecting a hidden final episode, but it never appeared.
Stranger Things Season 5 fans aren’t happy
After the final season of Stranger Things was released, a rumor spread that there was actually a hidden ninth episode. Fans used the hashtag #ConformityGate, hoping for more. When 8 PM EST on January 8, 2026, came and went without a new episode, disappointment – and anger – set in. One fan tweeted simply, “No episode 9 of Stranger Things,” while another expressed their frustration, saying the creators, the Duffer Brothers, had embarrassed them in front of their family.
The idea started gaining popularity when people discovered that searching “fake ending” on Netflix brought up Stranger Things first. Adding to the buzz, the show’s social media profiles were updated to say, “ALL EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS ARE NOW PLAYING,” which many saw as a hint related to the rumors. This update was shared on both TikTok and Instagram, and quickly spread among users.
I have to say, after hearing Noah Schnapp talk about the final table read for Stranger Things, I’m already getting emotional! He said he was practically in tears because it felt so complete, so perfect. And the Duffer brothers clearly feel the same way – they truly believe they’ve told the whole story. Interestingly, they’re deliberately leaving Eleven’s ultimate fate a little ambiguous. As Matt Duffer explained, the characters – and us, the audience – aren’t meant to have all the answers. There’s power in that uncertainty, and it’s a bold choice that really stuck with me.
People reacted with memes and comments, like one joking about UK fans of ‘Stranger Things’ waiting for the final episode at 2 a.m. The hashtag #ConformityGate kept trending as fans shared their frustration and confusion about what happened.
#ConformityGate continued to trend as fans expressed disappointment and confusion.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Comingsoon.net.
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2026-01-08 07:46