Stranger Things’ Finale Surprising Death Count Reminds Me Of What The Duffer Brothers Told Us About The Pressure Of Killing Characters

The finale of Stranger Things was one of the most talked-about TV endings in recent memory. Before the last episode aired, fans were full of predictions, especially wondering which characters wouldn’t survive. Now that we know how things turned out, it’s interesting to consider what the Duffer Brothers – the show’s creators – recently shared with TopMob about how they planned the ending.

Mayor of Kingstown’s Most Shocking Episode Is Almost Too Brutal to Watch

Over four seasons, the show has consistently demonstrated how difficult it is to keep the peace in a city where the prison system is the main driver of the economy. The main character, Mike (played by Jeremy Renner), is always negotiating to prevent conflict between inmates and guards. This often leads to intense and sometimes shockingly violent moments, with one episode being particularly disturbing and hard to watch.

Mike Flanagan Breaks His No Remakes & Sequels Rule For Carrie

Mike Flanagan, known for creating original horror series, is breaking his own rule by making a limited series based on Stephen King’s Carrie. He generally avoids retelling stories, but he decided to make an exception for this classic, which has already been adapted into several movies and a stage play since it was first published in 1974.