You know what's super strange? No, it's definitely not being totally obsessed with the always-a-hit Netflix series Stranger Things (because, spoiler alert, we've been obsessed for years, too). Nope, the real super strange thing is that a Stranger Things superfan like you doesn't even own a single piece of Stranger Things apparel, doesn't have any Stranger Things collectibles in their home, and hasn't gifted as single Stranger Things must-have to their fellow Stranger Things fanatics.

Alongside the announcement of The Duffer Brothers re-upping their Netflix deal, we also got word they’re working on multiple spin-offs – some of which we’ve got more information on. As you may know, however, the series has been severely impacted by the ongoing writers’ strike from May 2023 onwards and the SAG-AFTRA strike beginning in July 2023.

This is in addition to some of the other projects The Duffer Brothers and 21 Laps are working on for Netflix. The Duffers are working on a Death Note adaptation, a sci-fi series called The Boroughs, and the Stephen King adaptation The Talisman. In a Variety piece in August 2023, the Duffers told the trade magazine that Will will take “center stage again in [season] 5”, adding: The Duffer Brothers have also revealed that they would like to hand the spinoff to someone new. “The idea, ultimately, is to pass the baton to someone else, someone who’s hopefully really talented and passionate,” Matt added while on Happy Sad Confused. “Even the idea of Ross and I, say, doing a pilot and leaving it, it just feels silly to me. You really need to be there from the beginning to end. I think we need to find a partner to help us with that.”

Already we are salivating in anticipation but how long will it be until the fate of Hawkins makes it to our screens? The plan was that Scoop Troop would drive to Dustin’s radio tower where the walkie talkie signal was strong enough for Dustin and Erica to provide guidance to Murray, Joyce and Hopper as they infiltrated the underground Russian base. Meanwhile, Griswold Family would head to safety. Rob Morgan as Officer Powell: Morgan plays police officer Powell, Hopper's co-worker. He was last seen in Mudbound.

At the very least, she's likely to have a serious recovery ahead of her after having every bone in her body broken by Vecna. She may not be the same Max we've come to know. Paul Reiser as Dr. Sam Owens: Dr. Owens oversees operations at Hawkins Lab. Reiser is best known for his role on '90s sitcom Mad About You. With El unable to use her powers to defend herself or her friends against the Mind Flayer, Griswold Family was in a tight spot — especially after El, Mike and Max were separated from the rest of the group.

Netflix Stranger Things season 5 potential release date: When is Stranger Things season 5 on Netflix? Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler: Nancy Wheeler is Mike's older sister and a recent graduate of Hawkins High. Byer was last seen in Netflix's Velvet Buzzsaw.While Jonathan was accepting of Will — and, again, nothing was ever explicitly said — it's clear that Will is terrified of being honest about his feelings, particularly in the heart of 1980s Indiana. With a delay in the start of production with Stranger Things season 5, any hope of seeing the series return in 2024 is likely zero.