Watching the final episodes of Stranger Things, and it’s really making it sink in that we are at the end. We’ve been watching this show for so long that it almost feels strange knowing we’re nearing the final chapter.
The season was released in parts, with the finale to air on December 31, 2025. Ending the series on New Year’s Eve feels oddly fitting. One last visit to Hawkins before everything resets.
This show has been around for almost a decade, which is kind of wild when you think about it. These kids are fully grown adults now, and I honestly can’t stop noticing how old they look (I know I’m not the only one)!
The story itself has grown up too. It’s darker, heavier, and more emotional, but it still feels like Stranger Things at its core.
I also think part of why I love this show so much is that I was a kid in the ’80s. The music especially gets me. Hearing those songs instantly brings back memories I didn’t even realize were still there. It’s nostalgic in a way that feels warm and familiar, even when everything on screen is falling apart.
I’m excited for the final episode, but I’m also not ready. There’s something bittersweet about knowing this is the last time we’ll all be waiting for new episodes together. No more (abusively long) countdowns after this.
I’ll definitely be watching the finale instead of the NYE Ball Drop, probably with snacks, a lot of emotions, and a little bit of nostalgia for the show and for all the ’80s memories.
One last episode.
