After nine years, five seasons, and one massive cultural footprint, Stranger Things has officially come to an end — with the final episode dropping on December 31. And on Fantasy for the Ages, we couldn’t let that moment pass without a deep, honest, spoiler-filled conversation.

In this episode, Jim is joined by longtime Stranger Things fans and frequent FFTA guests Eric, Karri, and Roofmistress Leigh-a for a full roundtable discussion of Stranger Things (2016–2025). We’re talking the entire series — the highs, the heartbreaks, the monsters, the music, the characters we loved, and the choices that sparked debate.

Most importantly, we dive deep into Season 5 and the ending:

• Did the finale stick the landing?

• Were the character arcs earned?

• Did the Upside Down mythology hold together?

• What worked brilliantly — and what didn’t?

• Where does Stranger Things rank among the all-time great genre shows?

⚠️ This is a FULL SPOILER episode — nothing is off-limits. If you haven’t finished the series yet, bookmark this and come back after the credits roll.

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0:00 - Opening

1:25 - Episode Explanation

5:05 - Big Picture Reflections, and THAT ENDING!

21:59 - Character Arcs

29:34 - Villains, Horror, and Stakes

40:07 - Worldbuilding & Lore

44:03 - Emotional Payoffs / Iconic Moments

53:06 - Critiques

59:25 - Legacy & Final Verdicts

1:06:23 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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