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Stranger Things season 5 has some very good news for its viewers. Enough to reassure a lot of people about old talk. Here's what we know.

The fifth and final season of Netflix's flagship series, Stranger Things, is currently filming and promises to be a major event. Maya Hawke, who plays Robin in the series, recently shared information on the progress of this highly anticipated season during her appearance on the Podcrushed podcast. And of course, it makes you want to see it. You can learn the information via the English podcast Podcrushed

Eight episodes for Stranger Things

Maya Hawke described the magnitude of this final season by comparing the eight episodes to movies.We are making roughly eight films.” she said, noting that the episodes will be very long. This statement contrasts somewhat with past statements from the series' creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, who had previously suggested that the fifth season would not be as long as the fourth.

Filming for this season officially began on January 8, 2024. After delays due to strikes in Hollywood. According to Hawke, filming is expected to extend throughout 2024. This represents a considerable commitment in terms of time and resources. The Duffer brothers, known for their direct and intense involvement in the creative process, are working closely with a team of talented writers to ensure consistent quality of the script. This also extends the production time.

Series producer Shawn Levy also spoke about the scale of this final season in an interview with Total Film magazine. He said it was impossible to continue the story cohesively with the fourth season without increasing its scale and depth. Levy described Stranger Things 5 as being as grand as the biggest films. Insisting that the cinematic storytelling of this season is exceptional, despite being classified as a television series.

The decision to extend the episodes for the final season could be seen as a way to give a satisfying and epic conclusion to a series that has left its mark on the contemporary television landscape. However, this approach could also pose challenges in terms of pacing and narrative structure. Requiring careful attention to maintain viewer engagement.