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Honestly, this isnt an opinion Im thrilled to share.
At this point, my excitement must be stuck in the Upside Down.
If youre willing to entertain my hot take, heres why Im not exactly rushing to return to Hawkins.
The long wait is its biggest downfall
Oh, but the wait will be worth it!
This, unfortunately, isnt something I can agree with right now.
And while I appreciate that most fans are probably excited, Im more worried than anything.
Season 1 debuted in 2016, with season 2 following just over a year later in 2017.
Sadly, Ive fallen into the latter category.
The long wait really does kill momentum.
Its been so long since Stranger Things season 4 that I barely remember how things left off.
Then theres the cast.
And Im pretty sure there will be a time jump in the next season just to make things consistent.
Another issue that stems from the long wait is reconnecting with the characters all over again.
I shouldnt have to remind myself why I care it should be instinctual, right?
When you wait this long for a finale, it has to bespectacular.
Anything less than this is going to feel like a letdown for a lot of people.
The pressure is piling on, and honestly, that worries me more than it excites me.
Ross Duffer said, We spent a full year filming this season.
By the end, we had captured over 650 hours of footage.
So, needless to say, this is our biggest and most ambitious season yet.
Its like eight blockbuster movies.
Its pretty, pretty insane.
Making a TV show feel like a full-blown movie marathon isnt necessarily agoodthing.
Stranger Things was always meant to be an easy-to-binge, fast-paced show.
Most of it comes down to the pacing.
Just because something is longer doesnt mean its better.
A stretched-out runtime could lead to unnecessary filler, dragging out scenes that dont need to be.
When episodes are basically movies, that anticipation might not hit the same way.
And lets be real not everyone has the time to sit through a movie-length episode in one sitting.
Season 4 even felt lengthy for what it was.
More content sounds great on paper, but there is such a thing astoo much.
If season 5 is going to be emotional, they cant hold back.
Side characters shouldnt be the only ones in danger this time.
So yes, if they want this finale to hit, it needs tohurt.
