
Final seasons of successful shows are always scary (especially after the mess that was Game of Thrones season 8), so there is a lot of pressure on Stranger Things to ensure it gets its last set of episodes right. Some of the most iconic TV series failed to stick the landing with their endings. From Game of Thrones‘ controversial finale to How I Met Your Mother‘s botched conclusion, it’s easy to be disappointed by endings that don’t live up to a show’s reputation (especially when they make no sense and/or kill off beloved characters for no reason other than shock value).
It certainly doesn’t help that the audience has been waiting in anticipation for the final season of Stranger Things for three years. Because it has taken so long to make, one would think that the Duffer Brothers and co. have given season 5 the love, care, and attention it needs to be great. They have had more than enough time to guarantee that Stranger Things‘ ending is a satisfying conclusion to the cultural phenomenon that began almost a decade ago. Thankfully, the Netflix sci-fi horror series has an advantage heading into its last season that Game of Thrones didn’t have.
Stranger Things Not Being Based On A Book Gives It A Huge Advantage Over Game Of Thrones
The Duffer Brothers Aren’t Weighed Down By Source Material
Stranger Things‘ ending will be its only ending, unlike Game of Thrones, which should have two once Martin releases his last two novels.
Although the hated Game of Thrones series finale was unique to the show, fans could still compare its poor quality to Martin’s renowned novels. Meanwhile, Stranger Things isn’t based on a book series. Stranger Things‘ ending will be its only ending, unlike Game of Thrones, which should have two once Martin releases his last two novels. Consequently, the Duffer Brothers have free rein over their show’s finale, giving it an advantage over Game of Thrones.
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Stranger Things Is On The Same Level As Game Of Thrones
Stranger Things 5 Main Cast | Role | |
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Millie Bobby Brown | Eleven/Jane Hopper | |
Finn Wolfhard | Mike Wheeler | |
Noah Schnapp | Will Byers | |
Caleb McLaughlin | Lucas Sinclair | |
Gaten Matarazzo | Dustin Henderson | |
Sadie Sink | Max Mayfield | |
David Harbour | Jim Hopper | |
Winona Ryder | Joyce Byers | |
Joe Keery | Steve Harrington | |
Maya Hawke | Robin Buckley | |
Natalia Dyer | Nancy Wheeler | |
Charlie Heaton | Jonathan Byers | |
Priah Ferguson | Erica Sinclair | |
Bret Gelman | Murray Bauman |