Stranger Things Petition Demanding Answers and Cut Footage Gains Over 300k Signatures (And a Cast Member Responds)

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The final season of Stranger Things is easily one of the most anticipated TV releases of the 2020s, and definitely the most eagerly awaited season ever from Netflix. Fans have been waiting for over three years since Season 4, and are anxious to see how the story will conclude. Even before the season premiered, the creators, The Duffer Brothers, talked about wanting to avoid a disappointing ending like the one seen with the final season of Game of Thrones, hoping to leave a positive lasting impression on viewers.

Following the release of the final episodes of Stranger Things Season 5, public opinion seems to be shifting. While some fans are negatively reviewing the season online, citing familiar complaints about perceived political agendas, others are criticizing the writing and overall quality of these latest episodes. This dissatisfaction has even led to a quickly spreading online petition directed at Netflix.

Viral Stranger Things Petition Demands Answers

A petition on Change.org, called “the unseen footage. Stranger things s5 Vol 2,” has gained over 310,000 signatures from fans of the Netflix show Stranger Things. Started by a user named Wennii J, the petition argues that the final episodes of Season 5 are incomplete and that significant footage was cut. Petitioners believe this missing footage would have drastically changed the final season, and they point to comments made by the cast in pre-release interviews that don’t match what actually appeared in the show. Here’s the full text of the petition:

Fans are eager to see unaired footage from Stranger Things, believing significant scenes were cut from the final episodes, potentially by Netflix or the show’s creators. After a decade of anticipation, many are disappointed with the latest season, feeling it didn’t meet expectations and that beloved characters were shortchanged. There’s a growing disconnect between information shared by the cast and what actually appears in the episodes. Fans are now organizing a campaign – including a petition, trending hashtag, and collaborative video creation – to demand answers from Netflix and the Duffer Brothers and to ensure the show maintains a strong legacy, rather than being remembered for weak writing.

The petition is clearly resonating with fans, who are signing it in large numbers and sharing their disappointment with the final season of Stranger Things. One popular comment stated, “We want full-length episodes and the scenes that really matter. We want the show we loved back.” Another fan wrote, “Please release a director’s cut or even just the scripts. We’ve waited years for this and deserve to see the complete vision.”

While popular fan petitions can sometimes save shows from cancellation or prove there’s an audience for a revival, they rarely lead to major changes in a show’s creative direction. The success story of Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a rare exception; generally, asking for a complete overhaul of a show’s creative vision doesn’t work.

The idea that there’s hidden footage that would improve the show is simply not true. Even Randy Havens, who plays Mr. Clarke, addressed the rumors on Instagram, stating, “There’s no secret version of the show. Don’t believe everything you read online.”

Season 5 of Stranger Things is facing criticism from all directions. Some fans are sad to see the show end, while others are making unfair arguments, and many are unhappy with the writing and how the recent episodes are structured. With just one episode remaining, it’s unclear how the series will end or if it will address the concerns fans have voiced about the latest releases. Right now, fans are sharing their disappointment online, but there’s also a lot of continued support for the show.

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2025-12-29 20:10