Stranger Things Season 5 Episodes Aren't Movies After All (Thank Goodness)
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Ross Duffer, the *Stranger Things* showrunner, has debunked rumours of excessively long episode runtimes for the upcoming season, much to the relief of viewers everywhere, so its likely we won't need to set aside three hours for each one. Turns out, the internet was wrong again (shocker!).
Right, listen up, because the rumour mill has been spinning faster than a Demogorgon on a sugar rush. Seems like everyone and their nanna's been whispering about the length of *Stranger Things* Season 5 episodes, with some folks claiming each one would be longer than *The Return of the King*. Honestly, I nearly choked on my cuppa.
But fear not, dear viewers, because Ross Duffer himself has stepped in to set the record straight. Apparently, those supposed leaked runtimes floating around the internet? Total balderdash. Duffer took to Instagram, with a simple "Lol not even close to accurate," putting those ludicrous claims to bed. Thank goodness for that, who has three hours to spare on a single episode these days? I mean, I do, but that's besides the point...
Now, where did these wild theories come from? Well, cast members did hint at extended episodes. Maya Hawke called the season "basically eight movies," and Finn Wolfhard mentioned "film-length" episodes. Sounds a bit ominous, doesn't it? I reckon that fueled the rumour fire, leading some to believe we'd be settling in for three-hour chunks of Upside Down drama.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good binge as much as the next person, but even I'd struggle with that. I'd probably need a nap halfway through each episode. And let's be honest, stretching things out doesn't always make them better. Remember that time I tried to make a potion with way too many ingredients? Ended up turning the cat inside out. (He's fine now, thankfully).
Duffer's also been swatting away spoiler worries, reassuring us that the recent teaser trailer barely scratches the surface (except for episode 7, apparently – keep an eye on that one!). So, we can breathe easy knowing Netflix isn't about to drop a season full of spoilers *or* three-hour episodes before the premiere of Volume One on November 26th.
Ultimately, the key takeaway is to take everything you read online with a pinch of salt. Especially when it comes to gaming or TV show rumours. Remember, even the best-intentioned leaks can be misleading (or outright fabricated). And sometimes, the truth is far less dramatic (but far more manageable) than the whispers suggest. Now if you excuse me, I'm off to practice some time-stopping spells, just in case the episodes *are* secretly three hours long...
Tags: Stranger Things, Netflix, TV Show, Rumours, Duffer Brothers
Original article: IGN South Africa