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By the time that it finally premiered last year, Stranger Things 5 was all but certain to be one of the biggest television events of the decade. Nearly 10 years after the comparatively modest first season of the supernatural series captivated viewers, creators Matt and Ross Duffer knew there was a lot riding on these final eight episodes — and not just for the fans.
Penning the last moments for Will, Mike, Eleven, Max, Lucas, Dustin and the rest of the Hawkins crew meant the
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