Stranger Things fans are going wild over the Conformity Gate theory, which suggests that the show’s Season 5 finale might not be the real ending. According to this theory, Vecna created an illusion, making it seem like the Hawkins gang defeated him and everything returned to normal. Fans point to various Easter eggs and inconsistencies in the finale, such as the crowd’s folded hands during graduation resembling Henry Creel’s pose, and the Dungeons & Dragons books spelling out “X A LIE,” implying Dimension X was a lie.
Some believe a secret Episode 9 will drop on January 7, citing numerology and the show’s history of holiday releases. The number 7 holds significance in Stranger Things, and January 7 is Orthodox Christmas. However, Netflix and the Duffer Brothers haven’t confirmed this theory, and most signs indicate the show has indeed ended.
The theory has sparked heated debates, with some fans convinced it’s a clever plot twist, while others think it’s just wishful thinking. The Duffer Brothers have remained tight-lipped, but they have confirmed two spin-offs are in the works.
