Millie Bobby Brown Reflects on the End of Stranger Things
Stranger Things, the popular Netflix series created by Mike and Ross Duffer, is approaching an indefinite conclusion with its fifth season, set to premiere on November 28. Since its debut in 2016, the show has earned a cult following and transformed its initially unknown child actors into major Hollywood names.
Despite the excitement around the new season, its launch has been overshadowed by controversy, including unverified accusations that Millie Bobby Brown was bullied by co-star David Harbour during filming.
Millie Bobby Brown on Filming the Final Scenes
Millie Bobby Brown, who was only 10 years old when she landed her breakthrough role as Eleven, a character with telekinetic powers, described filming the show's conclusion as deeply emotional.
“It’s like a death of someone you love,” she told the December issue of British Vogue. “I was 10 when I started, so this is like a family to me; not just the cast, not just the crew, but the entity of Stranger Things.”
Cast and Crew as Family
Brown emphasized the strong bond she feels with the entire Stranger Things team, describing the experience as more than just working with colleagues, but being part of a close-knit family.
Season Five Release
- Premiere date: November 28
- Marks the show’s indefinite end
- Continues to draw significant fan attention despite controversies
Author's summary: Millie Bobby Brown likens ending Stranger Things to losing a loved one, highlighting her deep emotional connection to the cast, crew, and the series itself after nearly a decade.