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As Stranger Things ends with a video game-style finale, we explore the growing influence of gaming on cinema and television, from structure to spectacle. Discover the reciprocal creative relationship.
As Stranger Things ends with a video game-style finale, we explore the growing influence of gaming on cinema and television, from structure to spectacle. Discover the reciprocal creative relationship.
The Duffer Brothers reveal Baldur's Gate 3 was a key inspiration for the final battle in Stranger Things season 5. Discover the gaming roots of the epic Vecna showdown.
Actor David Harbour steps away from new film 'Behemoth!' to rest following intense Stranger Things finale, amidst past controversies. Read the full story.
Fans believe a secret ninth episode of Stranger Things season 5 is coming on January 7, citing visual clues and a cryptic Netflix teaser. Explore the 'Conformity Gate' theory and its evidence.
Netflix's Stranger Things finale screening made an estimated $25m at the US box office, signalling a major shift towards event cinema and non-traditional releases for theatres.
The Stranger Things finale divided fans but stayed true to its roots. We analyse the ending's highs, lows, and confirm the spin-offs already in development. Read the full verdict.
The Duffer Brothers have addressed a key fan theory about Eleven's fate in the Stranger Things finale, while viewers also faced Netflix crashes. Discover the details and mixed reactions.
The Stranger Things finale delivered a beautiful, emotional conclusion after a decade. We argue why fans should celebrate this achievement despite online criticism. Read the full analysis.
Fans were left 'screaming' as Netflix crashed minutes after the Stranger Things series finale dropped. The technical issues marred the highly anticipated two-hour conclusion.
Start 2026 with a stellar TV line-up. The Traitors returns, Stranger Things concludes, and The Night Manager is back after a decade. Your ultimate viewing guide.
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Fans thank Noah Schnapp for a powerful 'Stranger Things' coming out scene, as the show faces review bombing. The emotional moment has helped viewers embrace their identity.
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More than 300,000 fans have signed a petition demanding Netflix release 'unseen footage' from Stranger Things Season 5, sparking 'Cutgate' controversy. Discover the full story and fan theories here.
Over 286,000 fans have signed a petition demanding Netflix release 'unseen footage' from Stranger Things Season 5, dubbing the controversy 'Cutgate'. Discover the details and the show's response.
As Stranger Things nears its end, fans express concern over an 'underwhelming' final season. Will the Duffer brothers stick the landing? The epic finale drops New Year's Day.
Relive 2025's biggest TV moments, from Severance's Emmy wins to Stranger Things' finale. Discover the shows that defined the year and sparked national conversations.
Kick off 2026 with the epic Stranger Things finale on Netflix, plus a poetic Welsh road movie, true crime docs, and more top TV picks to stream this week.
The latest Stranger Things episodes deliver epic drama but a controversial plot twist threatens to tear the fanbase in two. Read our spoiler-free review of Volume 2.
The penultimate episodes of Stranger Things are a chaotic, lore-heavy spectacle that somehow remains wildly entertaining, despite glaring flaws. Read our full review.
Netflix's mysterious 'Your Future' advert has fans speculating about AI features, Warner Bros merger news, or a new flagship series. The big reveal is set for January 7, 2026.
RPG Taverns, a Dungeons & Dragons specialist venue in Elephant and Castle, is turning over up to £35k a month. Discover how fantasy role-play is reviving London's nightlife and offering a new model for socialising.
Lily Allen opens up about her daughters' ongoing relationship with ex-husband David Harbour and reflects on the pain of her marriages in a candid new interview. Read the full story.
David Harbour has withdrawn from a Stranger Things celebration following a strange 'hat stealing' incident at a pub. Get the full story on the actor's absence and the year's controversies.
Metro's Deputy TV Editor Tom Percival hails It: Welcome to Derry as a horror masterpiece, criticising Stranger Things Season 5 for losing its soul. Discover why the weekly prequel series triumphs.
A woman shares her shock after a date suggested meeting at his house while his son slept. She highlights the safety gap in modern dating and urges men to reconsider their plans.
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Netflix announces a free, immersive Stranger Things fan event at a secret London location on December 20. Plus, discover festive Hawkins installations across the capital.
Discover six completely free things to do in London this first December weekend, from lantern parades to festive bike rides and Christmas markets. Enjoy the season without spending a penny.
The final season of Stranger Things has become Netflix's biggest English-language debut ever, pulling in 59.6 million views in its first five days. Discover the details of this record-breaking premiere.