Summary
- Netflix might split the final season of Stranger Things, potentially frustrating fans who are eager for the culmination.
- The decision to split the season, mirroring the fourth season’s approach, could cause people to feel that they’ve been waiting long enough already.
- By releasing the entire season at once, Netflix could benefit from the existing excitement and enthusiasm among fans, showcasing the importance of putting the audience first.
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things will drop on Netflix sometime this year, and while there’s currently no confirmed date for when people can return to the Upside Down, there’s no shortage of excitement about it. Stranger Things has a huge fanbase, and the lengthy wait for this season has only increased their desire to see how everything unfolds.
Small details are starting to emerge to give audiences a glimpse of what they can expect from Stranger Things, but not all of them have been positive. One of those is what Netflix plans to do regarding how the show will be released later this year.
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Netflix Is Rumored To Be Copying Its Season Four Plan
According to What’s On Netflix, the current plan for season five of Stranger Things is to split the release into two installments. This was something that Netflix did in 2022 for the fourth season, providing seven episodes in the initial release and two more to finish things off. Netflix claimed this was done because the season was long and required more visual effects to provide the quality that audiences anticipated from the show. However, it is something that Netflix has experimented with at other times as well, with this evidently being something that the streaming platform does for certain major shows.
Nothing is confirmed for this particular situation, with no release date even being known at this stage. However, all signs are pointing towards Netflix opting to split the final season of Stranger Things in some capacity, whether that be straight down the middle or if there will just be a couple of episodes left. It’s something that would help business-wise because it means audiences are likely to stick around and be subscribed for a longer period, especially when it comes to such a popular show.
This Decision Would Only Serve To Frustrate Audiences
Fans of Stranger Things have waited a long time to find out how the show will culminate and what the fate of every character will be. The fourth season ended in 2022, meaning audiences have had a lengthy three-year gap after such an intense season. The gap has been increased due to the 2023 writer’s strike as well as the availability of the cast, and that waiting period has frustrated fans of the show. People wanted the final season to come immediately, and while that was never possible, such a long gap hasn’t helped people’s mood. Netflix should want audiences to be excited about the final season, not angry, and that’s the risk they will be taking if they decide to make audiences wait extra time just to reach the eventual ending of the show.
The last time Netflix split the season, it was because the special effects took a long time to get ready and to the necessary standard. However, after a three-year wait, audiences are guaranteed to become annoyed if that reasoning is used again because people would’ve expected things to be done given the length of time that has existed between this and the previous season, and since shooting has already wrapped on the final season from an acting perspective.
The Anticipation Already Exists For The Stranger Things Final Season
Even though the decision to split the final season of Stranger Things would ultimately be a business one, it could be seen as something to benefit the audience and build anticipation for the final few episodes. However, that isn’t going to be the case for the last season because fans are already desperate to see how the show culminates, and making people wait slightly longer isn’t going to impact that. Netflix will get all of the publicity possible coming off this show, as people are going to be talking about it and streaming it non-stop. Therefore, it would be best to ride that momentum and release all the episodes at once, as was the case for the first three seasons. Considering this show has been going on since 2016, people have been patient enough, and considering all the positive impacts it has had on Netflix, this season needs to be about the fans.
Ultimately, audiences feel like they’ve waited long enough for the show’s final season, and the decision to stretch that out by a few more weeks or months wouldn’t be worthwhile from Netflix’s perspective. Netflix should be looking for ultimate satisfaction, and that’s exactly what everyone involved in the show deserves. The final season should be judged on the quality of the episodes and not any frustrations that audiences might have about the show being split and them having to wait. Stranger Things is a show that people are desperate to see. Therefore, this is the time that Netflix should put the audience first and give them what they want, which is every episode from the start.
