STRANGER THINGS Writers Describe Season 5 as a Baby "Injected with Steroids"
Stranger Things fans are looking forward to seeing how this supernatural series will come to a close with the upcoming fifth and final season. There’s no doubt that things are going to get really interesting for these characters, and in a recent tweet, the writers teased what’s coming in a very weird way!
The writing team described the next chapter of the story: "Season 5 is like if season 1 and 4 had a baby. And then that baby was injected with steroids."
I’m not exactly sure what that means, but I’m on board for whatever it is, and I can’t wait to see it! Some fans on social media are speculating that this means the Byers family, which includes Will, Jonathan, and Joyce will have more screen time in the new season.
While we don’t know much about what the story will entail, we do know that Will is going to be the "primary focus" of Season 5, as the final episodes "circle back to season one." Matt Duffer previously said: "We're starting to see his coming of age, really, which has been challenging for a number of reasons; some of which are supernatural. But you're starting to see him come into his own.”
Ross Duffer added: "I think you'll see that with a couple of the character arcs, not just with Will. But also with Steve and Nancy, and her relationship with Jonathan, where things are not fully resolved. The characters have maybe made steps, like in the case of Will, but that journey isn't over yet. All of that is going to play a huge role as we try to wrap this thing up next season."
Noah Schnapp also said: "I can just tell you that I'm very very excited for what's to come. I think they did a great job with Will's character this season, and beautifully addressed everything they needed to. The way they closed the show is just perfect -- the story started with Will, and it'll end with Will."
As of right now, the scripts are still in development, and shooting the final season has yet to begin. The series is said to resume shooting in late May or early June.