‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Episode 9 and “Conformity Gate” Brutal “Sneak Peek” Is Turning Fans Upside Down

Recently, it was announced that a special behind-the-scenes episode will air on January 12th, offering a look at how the latest season wrapped up. However, a preview released on Wednesday mainly focused on upcoming shows and movies planned for 2026. Though Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola Holmes made a quick appearance, there wasn’t a single hint of new content from Stranger Things. That’s disappointing.

Why Some Fans Think There’s One More Episode of Stranger Things

As a huge fan, I’ve been following all the theories about changes in the final season, and it’s honestly wild! People noticed so many little things that just didn’t seem right. For example, the graduation gowns were orange, not the school’s colors of green or yellow. And a lot of the background actors were wearing glasses that looked exactly like Vecna’s – or even Ted Wheeler’s! Then there were the physical changes: a doorknob in the Wheeler basement was flipped, and a dial at the radio station was a different color. Even the D&D binders the kids had seemed to be rearranged in promotional photos. Someone even claimed a stack of cassette tapes was arranged to spell out a creepy message in Morse code! Beyond all that, a lot of fans just got a strange feeling – the ‘vibes’ were just off, and it made them suspect something was different.

Star Trek’s First Live-Action Comedy: Tawny Newsome Provides Update

Tawny Newsome and Justin Simien revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 that they’re creating a new Star Trek comedy series – a first for live-action in the franchise. While the initial idea of the show – about characters who are outsiders to the Federation working on a resort planet – has changed a bit, it will be set in the 25th century, after the events of Star Trek: Picard, and Tawny Newsome will star as a new character.

Every ‘Stranger Things’ Spin-off in Development

It’s rare for spin-offs to live up to the original show, so if the new ones aren’t huge hits, that wouldn’t be surprising. The original series was incredibly successful – it earned 256 award nominations, won 81 awards, and consistently received a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Matching that level of success is a tall order, like trying to follow in LeBron James’ footsteps as a basketball player. However, anything is possible. Fans are hoping the new shows will be as good as Better Call Saul, and not end up like Suits: LA. Hopefully, the creators won’t overdo it and exhaust the franchise.

Nick Reiner’s Lawyer Withdraws From the Case

I just read that Nick Reiner’s lawyer, Jackson, dropped him as a client right outside the courthouse, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Apparently, Jackson can’t say why he quit the case – something about things being out of his hands. But he did make a very direct statement, and I’m quoting him here because it’s important: ‘Pursuant to the law of California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.’ He wanted that printed, and honestly, as someone who follows these cases closely, that’s a pretty bold thing to say.