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Stranger Things S5 - Canon Fanfiction

February 04, 2026 • Kathryn Benson, • Season 1 • Episode 256

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Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss Stranger Things Season 5! Was it worth the 9-year adventure? How was it in theaters? Is there a secret 9th episode? The two discuss it all, from the insanely large cast of characters to #ConformityGate!

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Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:32:13 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!
It's so nice that Stranger Things is actually over during a time where fiction seems never-ending.
Kathryn and Melvin went to the theater for the finale. For Melvin, it was great. For Kathryn... well...
Melvin, "It is probably the worst season of Stranger Things."
Why couldn't it land the plane?
Offering rewrites because that's what podcasts do!
So... why does Stranger Things avoid killing major characters?
Talking #ConformityGate.
Mel, "Good coming-of-age [stories have] consequences."

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