Summary
WhenNetflix’sStranger Thingscomes back in 2025, asthe Duffer Brothers confirmed, it will finally be time to say goodbye to Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), and the other clever, funny, and heartwarming characters who have captivated viewers since 2016. Although no series finale has been completely flawless, most feel that they will be happy as long as their favorite character ends up in a good place. It’s also hard not tohope that fans get answers to every query, like finding out and Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower).
There’s a lot to love aboutStranger Thingsseason 5 already, fromthe battle between Vecna and the other charactersthat has been teased toBrown’s comments that the wait is “worth it.“The Walking Deadfans will also be happy to know that someone who worked on the AMC drama is also involved withStranger Thingsseason 5, which is exciting to hear about.
Frank Darabont is directing two episodes ofStranger Thingsseason 5, which is exciting news for fans ofThe Walking Dead.Darabont developed and executive producedThe Walking Deadseason 1, which aired from 2010 to 2011. He previously wrote several episodes ofTales from the Cryptand was a director onThe Shieldin 2007. Then, afterThe Walking Dead, he wrote and directed three episodes ofMob City.The Duffer Brothers are Stephen King fans, andDarabont has also worked on some King adaptations. He wrote and directed the 1994 adaptation ofThe Shawshank Redemptionand the 1999 movieThe Green Mile. Darabont also wrote and directedThe Mist, which has a sad ending.
Fans knowtheStranger Thingsseason 5 episode titlesand have tried to figure out what each episode will be about. The titles are powerful, memorable, and at this moment, mysterious. The Duffer Brothers will be directingStranger Thingsseason 5 episodes 1 and 2, along with the series finale.Darabont is directing episodes three and five, which are called “The Turnbow Trap” and “Shock Jock.“Shawn Levy, who directed Deadpool3, is directing the sixth episode, which is called “Escape from Camazotz.”
WhileThe Walking Deadis about the zombie apocalypse andStranger Thingsis about kids dealing with monsters in a small town, the two shows have some similarities. They featurewell-developed characters, powerful villains likeJamie Campbell Bower’s VecnaandJeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan Smith,and big twists. Both TV series also combine big twists and cliffhangers with brief scenes of characters exchanging smart and funny dialogue that are just as unforgettable. In 2010, Darabont gave an interview toComicbookmovie.comand said he liked the strong characters onThe Walking Dead, which is something that could also be said aboutStranger Things.He explained:
“One of the things I found most intriguing about The Walking Dead was that it was so focused on the characters. Within the context of the cool zombie apocalypse, there was this very serious character drama. I thought, this is a great opportunity to satisfy not only zombie fans, but bring in an audience that wouldn’t normally, necessarily, seek out a zombie film to watch.”
What Did Frank Darabont Say About Stranger Things Season 5?
In a 2024interview with The Daily Beast,Frank Darabont talked about how being retired before he began working onStranger Thingsseason 5. His last project was working onMob Cityin 2013. He said:
“What really dragged me out of retirement was that my wife and I really love this show. Our content now is so filled with horrible people doing horrible things for greedy reasons butStranger Thingshas so much heart. That positivity is something I really responded to.”
It’s fun to hear that Darabont was a fan ofStranger Thingsbefore he was hired as a director on the fifth and final season. Fans ofThe Walking Deadand Darabont’s excellent Stephen King movies are curious if he’s going to direct more TV episodes or movies in the future. He said “Who knows?” and he “missed being on set with creative people.”
With so manyStephen King adaptations in the worksat any given moment,fans would be more than happy to see Darabont directing more movies in the future. It will be exciting to see hisStranger Thingsseason 5 episodes.
