After ten years of entertaining fans with its myriad of stories from the upside down and its dark secrets, Stranger Things finally bowed down this week with the release of the finale episode on Netflix. Over the last few days, each of the cast members who were a crucial part of the sci-fi adventure drama, have been bidding a painful and emotional goodbye to fans of show. Actor Gaten Matarazzo, who became popular through his role as Dustin Henderson also shared a heartfelt note on his Instagram handle as he reflected on his journey.
Matarazzo expressed gratitude to the cast, crew and fans who stood by the show over the years. Along with the note, the actor shared a string of photographs from each season of the show, capturing moments and memories from the show’s early days to its final chapters.
“Thanks for being a part of this journey with us. Couldn’t think of better people to do it with,” he said. Describing the cast and crew as “lightning in a bottle,” he added: “This cast and crew are lightning in a bottle. I’m just glad I got to be along for the ride.” Admitting that it was difficult to find the right words, the actor concluded by saying he would miss the show deeply. Gaten concluded, “I don’t quite know what to say other than thank you for watching it. For investing your time and energy into this show that we have loved making. I’m gonna miss it a lot.”
Stranger Things season 5 also saw the return of beloved characters played by Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), (Eleven/Jane Hopper), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Brett Gelman (Murray), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), Amybeth McNulty (Vickie), Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler), Jake Connelly (Derek Turnbow) and Linda Hamilton (Dr. Kay). Jamie Campbell Bower returned as Vecna/ Mr Whatsit/ Henry while Linnea Berthelsen came back as Kali from season 2. Nell Fisher took the centrestage as Holly Wheeler this season.
All three volumes of Stranger Things season 5 is currently streaming on Netflix. Meanwhile a spinoff from the show is in early development.