For many viewers, it’s also difficult to accept that after a lifetime defined by abuse, experimentation, and loss, Eleven’s story would end with no chance at peace. That emotional logic doesn’t prove she lived, but it explains why the finale wants viewers to have hope.

The Stranger Things finale has been hit with endless complaints since it premiered on New Year's Day. After almost a decade on our screens, the science fiction show came to an end and saw the death of beloved character Eleven (played by Millie Bobby Brown).

The latest episodes of Stranger Things unravel the source of Eleven's blood, teasing a tragic finale for the series' heroine.

Indiana and Alabama may have well been playing different sports Thursday day as the two schools met in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. The No. 1 seed Hoosiers dominated with a 38–3 victory after a three-plus week hiatus following their last game, a win over Ohio State in the Big Ten title game.

Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer spoke with Deadline about crafting the series finale of the beloved Netflix series

Stranger Things finally came to an end almost 10 years after it debuted on Netflix, drawing millions of viewers by heavily embracing nostalgia and nerd culture. The two-hour finale, which aired Dec. 31, 2025, left quite a few loose ends, and we’re not just talking about whether or not Eleven ( Millie Bobby Brown) is dead or alive.

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