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The conclusion of the worldwide sensation is just around the corner. The actor Charlie Heaton, who plays Jonathan Byers, has made an announcement that confirms the release date of Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 on November 26th; thus the wild teaser that went with the announcement has already become a viral hit among the show’s gigantic fan base.
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Heaton has posted this much-anticipated news with the very simple phrase ‘Stranger Things 5 volume 1 November 26th.’ However, the video that was attached to the post was quite the opposite of being simple; it was a dazzling 37-second glimpse into the very beginning of the end for Hawkins’s crew. The video features lines such as “This is gonna work. It better work,” and “We have a plan. It’s a bit insane,” which point to a very desperate and high-stakes action atmosphere. The teaser escalates to a peak when the characters shout, “Look down! Boom! Time’s up! We gotta go!” culminating in the victorious phrase, “I got it!” This short sneak peek confirmed that the final season would pick up right where the emotional moments of Season 4 left off, with the territory of Hawkins literally divided by Vecna’s curse.
The announcement was incredibly impactful, not only bringing up the fate of the character played by Charlie Heaton but also everyone else connected to him. It was a group reaction to the announcement that the very first feeling was a protective one towards Jonathan Byers’ character, as one warned: ‘If Jonathan dies we riot.’ This was a huge concern that developed in parallel with the thread where someone else wrote, ‘I swear Jonathan better survive!!!!!’ The staunch defense of Jonathan Byers’ character is a clear indication of the character’s silent yet significant role of being the family’s protector, a trait that has made viewers identify with him since the very start of the show.
Viewers are not just hoping for the heroes’ survival but they are also looking for the conclusion of certain plots. The vast majority of the audience hopes for the end of the everlasting love story between Jonathan and Nancy Wheeler and one user expressed it like this, ‘Can’t wait!! I hope you have a lot of scenes with Nancy!😍❤️’ This led to a mini-discussion about the transformation of Jonathan’s character where one user quite rightly pointed out, ‘honestly love a male character overshadowed by a strong woman character for once. but also it’s not true since he’s literally been the glue in his own family since season 1.’
The emotional weight of the series finale was one of the most significant aspects. For many, the show has been a huge part of their lives. The substance in a single comment would be something like: ‘One more adventure and we say goodbye to my favorite show and the whole era that I’m marking childhood and adolescence.’ A user jumped in with his comment and tagged the show ‘My Roman empire, right here!’ thus literally encapsulating the cultural enormity of the show. The anticipation is nothing but a blend of delightful anxiety and sadness, one user even put it as: ‘I feel like I’m going to burst into tears. 😭😭❤️’
Amidst serious speculations, a humorous theory popped up portraying behind-the-scenes friendship. One user jokingly stated, ‘Btw, we all know you and Joe are championing Stonathan Endgame hahahahah! Let’s goo! ⚾📷❤️’ The potential camaraderie of Jonathan and Steve Harrington was a light-hearted moment, which illustrated the audience’s loyalty to all character relationships, not just the romantic ones. The comment ‘we are so ready for stonathan friendship era’ indicates that there is at least a segment of the audience that still longs for the heroes to join forces in the final battle.
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The wait has just been officially announced. With the premiere only a couple of days away, the fandom is collectively and anxiously excited. They have steeled themselves for the explosions, the emotional scenes, and the farewell to the Upside Down world. Now it is just a matter of waiting for the 26th of November to come and find out what happens to the story. The final season trailer has only heightened this anticipation.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
