Stranger Things fans have bizarre theory over final episode and everyone's saying the same thing

Some Stranger Things fans have latched on to a wild new theory following the final episode of the show, and it is starting to get some steam behind it.

Stranger Things has been gracing Netflix screens for almost a decade, and to say it's popular would be one hell of an understatement.

While the streaming giant has been promoting the ‘final’ episode of the show like there's no tomorrow, when it dropped on New Year’s Day, it ended up being kind of divisive.

While there were some fans who were utterly delighted with the conclusion, others were left unsatisfied.

So much so that a petition arose that demanded Netflix release the ‘full uncut’ version of the series finale.

But following on from this, there seems to be a new theory that has got people on social media talking - and chances are, the Duffer Brothers wouldn’t be happy about how much steam there is behind it.

Stranger Things has finally concluded and as predicted, some fans aren't too happy (Netflix)

So what is the theory?

Well, those fans who were left unsatisfied have become convinced that there is actually a ‘secret’ final episode that is set to come out today (January 7) and will finally tie up all the apparent loose ends in a lovely little bow.

One user on X wrote: “I’m convinced there’s at least a possibility that Netflix releases a secret 9th episode Stranger Things this Weds the 7th. If they did, it would be the most epic finale in entertainment history.”

Another wrote: “Wait people are saying there’s a secret 9th episode of Stranger Things?!

“There’s a theory that there will be an episode dropping on January 7th and that the finale we got was fake and that it was an illusion by Vecna. I’m slowly starting to believe this… am I going crazy too?!”

However, other people on social media have also begun ridiculing people for holding on to this theory so dearly because they were ultimately unhappy with the ending that they got.

Some fans are hoping there is a 'secret' final episode to air on January 7 (Netflix)

One wrote: “That 'secret finale' that some Stranger Things fans believe is dropping is some insane level of cope.”

And alongside the ridicule, some people have countered this theory by simply saying that it wouldn’t make sense considering the ending.

One user commented: “Why do I keep seeing people saying there is a secret 9th episode of Stranger Things??? That finale wrapped everything up perfectly. What would they even do???.”

With another agreeing, adding: “Stranger things finale is a great sendoff for all the beloved characters. The 45 minutes epilogue is the best writing of this season and I loved it more than the action sequences.

"The shot of Mike watching the kids starting to play D&D is so peak and powerfully emotional."

I guess we’ll find out by the end of the day as to whether there really is a ‘secret’ episode.

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