5 series conspiracy theories that refuse to die: From ‘Stranger Things’ to ‘Breaking Bad’ and more

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After ‘Stranger Issues’ wrapped up with its remaining episode on New Yr’s Eve, the web exploded with a wild concept known as ‘Conformity Gate.’ Followers began insisting the ending wasn’t actual in any respect. They claimed Vecna, the present’s huge unhealthy, had pulled off one final trick: making everybody imagine the story was over whereas Hawkins was nonetheless caught below his management. Folks pointed to all kinds of wierd particulars: the way in which characters stood, bizarre props, commencement scenes, little callbacks — something that felt off. All of a sudden, everybody was speaking a couple of secret ninth episode that would supposedly drop on January 7, 2026.

The creators and solid of the present jumped in to verify that the present certainly has ended, however the concept wouldn’t die. For lots of followers, the story simply didn’t really feel completed — perhaps they weren’t prepared to let go, or perhaps they simply didn’t purchase the closure the finale provided. The present’s creators, the Duffer brothers, dismissed all of the rumours and stood by their ending. Nonetheless, Conformity Gate retains spreading as a result of it faucets into the present’s love for mysteries and followers’ refusal to say goodbye. Folks need more, and they’ll maintain looking for clues so long as there’s even a sliver of hope.