Summary
Audiences have recently been given glimpses ofStranger Things’final season, which has built up the excitement surrounding the show. Audiences are actively waiting for the finalStranger Thingsepisodes to drop so they can binge-watch and see how everything ends for each individual character, but people want to know even more about it.
Finn Wolfhard recently revealed the length of the final season ofStranger Things, which has increased the buzz around the show even more. That’s because the popular star’s announcement was a positive one for the show which proves that Netflix is taking the final season just as seriously as it has done for the previous four, which is how the show became so iconic in the first place.
What Has Finn Wolfhard Revealed For Season Five Of Stranger Things?
Wolfhard spoke toColliderabout the upcoming series of the show andthe way that it will all end. He revealed, “It’s definitely a long season. Not every episode is like a full-blown movie, but there are definitely some episodes this year that the runtime is definitely film-length. When all that adds up, I guess they are like micro-movies. But some episodes are still 40 minutes, 45 mins.” That is news that will no doubt be met with a positive reaction from fans of the franchise, as it will provide audiences with plenty of time to delve into the characters and storylines. Wolfhard added, “To end a show that people have been watching for a long time, you want every character to have the best kind of ending. And in order to do that, you have to take the time to do it.”
While the exact length of each episode remains unclear, it is obvious that Netflix is going tomake sure the final season gets enough timeto tell the story properly, and that’s why his comments are such a positive situation. It provides a great outlook for the fifth season, as audiences should have plenty of time to enjoy the drama and the tension as it builds up to a finish.
Stranger Things Is Learning From Game Of Thrones' Mistakes
Whenever a show is built up as much asStranger Things, there is a level of expectation that comes with it, which is ramped up when it comes to the finale. Unfortunately, that hasn’t always been the case because there have been times when the final season of a show has failed to live up to the standard that has been set beforehand.Game of Thronesis an example of thatbecause the show ended up rushing the final season with fewer episodes, making the story feel rushed and frustrating to audiences.
People who have spent years dedicated to following a story and the characters involved can be left feeling angry and let down. That’s what makes Wolfhard’s comments such a good sign, as it appears that Netflix is going to be committing tons of time to the episodes in the final season. It means that things shouldn’t feel rushed, and all of the build-up that has taken place in the previous four seasons will have been worthwhile. Season four proved that longer episodes can be a positive situation for this particular show, and if the upcoming season provides the same level of quality, thenStranger Thingsshould wrap up with a bangand ensure that the quality doesn’t change.
A Mixture Of Shorter Episodes Will Keep Things Snappy
Stranger Thingsmight be delivering a lot of lengthy episodes that are going to be film-length, but the fact that there are also some 45-minute episodes sprinkled throughout the seriesis another positive situation. While fans want to see lots of content, it’s important for the editing process to work well and trim the fat with any unnecessary content that would only drag things on. There needs to be the right level of flow in the season for the episodes to move along so that audiences don’t feel like they’re dragging, and that would be the case if every single episode were movie-length.
Those longer episodes need to feel special, and for them to do so, the season has to build them up to the point where there’s lots of drama and action taking place in them. That’s where the shorter episodes will come in handy as they can quickly build up the storyline and ensure that audiences remain gripped on everything that is happening; plus, not everybody wants to watch tons of long episodes, as that hasn’t been the case throughoutStranger Things’history. The fact that there will be a blend isa great sign as it appeals to everyonewhile giving the show the best chance of sticking the landing.
