So, is El dead? The Duffer brothers spoke about the ambiguous ending to Netflix with Matt saying, "There are two roads that Eleven could take. There’s this darker, more pessimistic one or the optimistic, hopeful one. Mike is the optimist of the group and has chosen to believe in that story."

Years in the making, the long-anticipated series finale of Stranger Things instantly ranks among the most over-the-top final chapters ever seen on the small screen. And that's coming on the heels of a three-episode Vol. 2 where some major dramatic shifts already happened.

After five seasons, Netflix's sci-fi horror hit wrapped up with an exhausting two-hour extravaganza that, unsurprisingly, delivered lots and lots of … stuff — but very little legacy-building substance.

The Stranger Things Season 5 finale end credits feature a map with coordinates, sparking a theory about Eleven – but it’s not what it seems.

Stranger Things Season 5 closes the door on Hawkins’ darkest era. Explore moments, choices, and sacrifices that shape the unforgettable finale.

While the bulk of the group heads to the Upside Down’s version of the WSQK radio tower, Hopper and Eleven have their own mission. She’s going to face down Vecna on her own, using one of the Hawkins Research Lab tank in the Upside Down.

Here’s what happened to Vickie in the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, with a hidden detail hinting at her fate in the Netflix series.

Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer spoke with Deadline about crafting the series finale of the beloved Netflix series