Stranger Things 5: Duffer Brothers trying to avoid comparison with Game Of Thrones climax? Here's what we know so far

The anticipation surrounding Stranger Things Season 5 is reaching fever pitch, with every new update only heightening the excitement. While there has been little official information about what the Duffer Brothers are planning for the final season, rumors have been circulating about the show's possible direction. Fans' curiosity is understandable, given that this will be the last season set in the world of Hawkins, and final seasons of beloved series come with high expectations. The Duffer Brothers and their team are reportedly feeling the pressure, especially as they work to avoid the missteps that plagued the Game of Thrones finale. 

Duffer Brothers Determined to Avoid Game of Thrones Climax Controversy

For those unfamiliar, Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, David Harbour, Joe Keery, Winona Ryder, and an ensemble cast. The show follows a group of teenagers in the town of Hawkins, who must contend with the horrors of the Upside Down. In the upcoming final season, Eleven and the gang will face Vecna, the leader of the Upside Down, for the last time. The Duffer Brothers are focused on delivering a satisfying climax, ensuring that every character gets a redemption arc that makes their journey worthwhile.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Stranger Things editor Dean Zimmerman discussed how the creators are working carefully to avoid the same mistakes that Game of Thrones made with its controversial finale. “Stranger Things is in full swing; it is bigger than anyone’s going to ever imagine. Every season I work on that show, I think it can’t get bigger, and I’m always proven wrong. It always just boggles my mind how insanely brilliant the Duffer brothers are with coming up with new and crazier ways to do this."

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He continued, "Their whole mission is to stick the landing on this final season where, controversially, a lot of people say Game of Thrones did not. They don't want that, and they won't settle for anything but perfection. So I can assure you that you will not be disappointed, and I can definitely assure you that you will have about the same amount, maybe a little more, content than we did in season 4.”

For those who don’t remember the Game of Thrones controversy: the show enjoyed eight highly successful seasons, but its finale was widely criticized for making narrative decisions that many fans found unsatisfying. After investing nearly a decade in the series, fans felt let down by the conclusion, which sparked widespread backlash.

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