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Joe Keery grabbed headlines fresh from the Golden Globes, addressing wild fan theories about Stranger Things Season 5’s ending. Fans latched onto 'Conformity Gate,' claiming the finale was an illusion, and the series would be complete with a secret ninth episode.
Keery, known for evolving Steve Harrington from jock to hero, shut it down quick in a Jack Saunders interview clip.
Joe Keery clears the air
Joe Keery confirmed he talked with co-star Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers) amid the scrutiny. “I did, yes. I talked about it with Charlie. It’s not true,” he said, during his interview at the Golden Globes. Fans hoped clues hinted at more, but Joe Keery joked budget issues might one day revive it. “I think some people are sad to see it go.
Unfortunately, I’m here to squash your dreams. There’s no ninth episode.”
Music ties it perfectly
At 33, Keery rides high as DJo, with his 2022 track 'End of Beginning' topping global charts. Keery credits the timing: fans link it to bidding Hawkins farewell, symbolizing the era’s end.
'Conformity Gate' explained
The buzz exploded post-finale. Viewers spotted glitches like missing logos, rigid poses at Hawkins High graduation, and the Wheeler family’s uniform haircuts.
Some tied it to Holly spotting Vecna’s mind tricks, like wrong colors on a merry-go-round or a shifting tower pointer. Will’s speech even name-drops milkshakes at Melvald’s, a spot that never sold them, fueling cries of Vecna’s faulty memory from his Henry Creel days.
Fans waited for the OTT giant to drop episode 9, convinced the real battle lingered in the Upside Down. Season 5 wrapped Vecna via Eleven, Kali, Will’s courage, and Joyce’s axe swing. The Upside Down collapsed in a bomb blast, but many slammed the “too safe” vibe. Vecna and Mind Flayer fell easy, sparking illusion doubts.Keery’s word brings closure to 'Stranger Things' diehards. Stream the series on Netflix and revisit those theories yourself.
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