Stranger Things

[Totenkindly]

Lol I just came here to post that bit of crazy too

What Is Conformity Gate? The 'Stranger Things' Fan Theory On Finale Illusion And Missing Episode - Blavity

Stranger Things came to an epic conclusion on New Year’s Eve, and as fans continue to react to — and critique — the final episode, a new theory has emerged. According to For the Win , many viewers believe the events of the Netflix series’ finale, which was released both online and in theaters...

blavity.com

I told you the fan base was nutty.

 

[The Cat]

Lol I just came here to post that bit of crazy too

What Is Conformity Gate? The 'Stranger Things' Fan Theory On Finale Illusion And Missing Episode - Blavity

Stranger Things came to an epic conclusion on New Year’s Eve, and as fans continue to react to — and critique — the final episode, a new theory has emerged. According to For the Win , many viewers believe the events of the Netflix series’ finale, which was released both online and in theaters...

blavity.com

I told you the fan base was nutty.

Knigobi is one of my favorite D&D tubers. Their take on the False Hydra is brilliant.

 

[Totenkindly]

Lol and there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth

Stranger Things star shuts down Conformity Gate theory after finale backlash

Viewers disappointed with how series concluded believe there’s secret ending yet to come

www.the-independent.com

 

[The Cat]

 

[Totenkindly]

I guess we'll see today if the nostalgic Haley-Bopp Abyss-rider conspiracists were right, but damn.... the show is just not well-written enough to think all of these flags were purposeful (it's probably just unconvincing writing or literal mistakes), and ST was always a feel-good show, vs hard reality grimdark show, so this kind of twist makes no sense.

This dumb shit is why we got Pizza Gate and the current political mess that is destroying our country -- Wishful thinking and unwillingness to conform to reality when you feel bad or lost. Grow up, accept change, and move ahead with life. ST is over. A lot of people enjoyed it, but it will never be top tier storytelling.

 

[The Cat]

I guess we'll see today if the nostalgic Haley-Bopp Abyss-rider conspiracists were right, but damn.... the show is just not well-written enough to think all of these flags were purposeful (it's probably just unconvincing writing or literal mistakes), and ST was always a feel-good show, vs hard reality grimdark show, so this kind of twist makes no sense.

This dumb shit is why we got Pizza Gate and the current political mess that is destroying our country -- Wishful thinking and unwillingness to conform to reality when you feel bad or lost. Grow up, accept change, and move ahead with life. ST is over. A lot of people enjoyed it, but it will never be top tier storytelling.

1000% this.

If anything these fans are giving the writers an entrance ramp to get their show on track before the final goodbye, but I personally don't think they're gonna take the bait.

 

[Totenkindly]

Well gosh no secret episode dropped.

Where shall they move the goalposts now?

 

[The Cat]

Well gosh no secret episode dropped.

Where shall they move the goalposts now?

The Upside Down.

 

[The Cat]

Well gosh no secret episode dropped.

Where shall they move the goalposts now?

I can't wait to find out, this little aside has been fascinating. I don't remember people getting this wilded out about shows ending before. Not in this way.

 

[Totenkindly]

I can't wait to find out, this little aside has been fascinating. I don't remember people getting this wilded out about shows ending before. Not in this way.

Well, like average viewers. You always have your fangeeks who tear everything apart and speculate, but this is like average viewer base getting all whacked out of shape .

 

[The Cat]

 

[Totenkindly]

Lol

Stranger Things 5 was a tough watch for hardcore D&D fans

Stranger Things Season 5 had plenty good and bad - but all I could focus on was how it got '80s Dungeons and Dragons very, very wrong.

www.wargamer.com

 

[Totenkindly]

Lol their fanbase is turning on them left and right...

'Stranger Things' Doc Reveals Evidence the Duffer Bros Used ChatGPT to Write Season 5 Finale

'Stranger Things' fans are calling out the makers of the show in light of a new Netflix documentary.

movieweb.com

I mean, what did you expect -- when something is swung too hard one way, it will eventually swing hard the other way.
(Well, except for Will. He's pretty sure of himself.)

 

[Totenkindly]

Lol

 

[The Cat]

Lol

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Not all heroes wear capes.

 

[Lexicon]

I wonder if this explains the excessive exposition in the final season:

Netflix Is Telling Writers to Dumb Down Shows Since Viewers Are on Their Phones

Amid a push to perfect 'casual viewing,' creatives say streaming execs are requiring them to remove nuance and visual cues, and do things like announce when characters enter a room.

www.pcmag.com

 

[Totenkindly]

They aren't wrong...