‘Stranger Things’ Documentary Reveals That Writers, Actors and Crew Were Just as Confused with the Finale

The new Stranger Things documentary has finally dropped — and it’s giving fans more insight about the show’s lackluster ending.

Titled One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things, the documentary was released on Monday, January 12, nearly two weeks after the Season 5 finale dropped on Netflix. In the behind-the-scenes look of the show’s last season, it’s pretty apparent creators Matt and Ross Duffer were under immense pressure to finish out the series strong. Matt even admits the thought is “terrifying” because audiences can turn on a show if the finale is disappointing, and people may “discard the rest of the show” depending on how it ends.

It looks like what Matt feared may have come under fruition, as the season 5 finale has drawn immense scrutiny for its confusing ending, plot holes and inconsistent writing. In the doc, it’s pretty clear that there are several red flags as filming takes place, with several production assistants, writers and even actors confused with the writing. So, let’s break down some of the most jarring parts of the doc, shall we?

1. The Final Episode Began Filming Before It Was Written

One of the biggest reveals is that produ...