After ten years, one basement, and countless trips to the Upside Down, Stranger Things has officially ended.

In this episode of the Cinema Goodness Podcast, we break down the Series Finale, “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” a two-hour cinematic event that delivers a massive final battle, a bold sacrifice, and an ending that refuses to give us clean closure.

We dive deep into:

• The truth about Vecna and the Mind Flayer

• Will Byers’ long-awaited payoff

• Joyce Byers delivering the most unexpected kill in the series

• Eleven’s controversial sacrifice and final goodbye

• The 18-month epilogue and where every character ends up

• The ambiguous final moments that sparked instant debate

Was this the emotional sendoff fans wanted?

Did Stranger Things play it safe… or play it smart?

And did the show end the story — or end our childhood?

We also talk reception, backlash, and what this finale means for the legacy of one of the most important genre shows of the last decade.