In this episode of The Screening Lounge, we dive deep into Stranger Things and the series finale. This is part 2 of the final season, unpacking the emotional payoff, character arcs, and biggest moments fans can’t stop talking about.

Major spoilers ahead — this episode assumes you’ve watched the full series.

We discuss:

• Why the finale focused on emotional resolution over spectacle
• Will’s coming out scene and how it disarms Vecna’s power
• Jamie Campbell Bower’s chilling performance as Henry / Vecna
• Max’s growth, fear, and the meaning behind Vecna’s weaknesses
• Joyce, Karen, and the moms as the season’s true heroes
• Dustin, Steve, Eddie’s legacy, and that unforgettable graduation speech
• Eleven’s final choice, the ending scene, and what it really means
• The significance of Prince, David Bowie, and the finale soundtrack
• Open questions: Is Vecna truly gone? Is Eleven?

Whether you loved the finale or felt conflicted, this conversation breaks down what worked, what mattered, and why Stranger Things ended exactly the way it needed to.. or did it end all at?

Missed part 1? You can find that episode here.

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