The final season of Stranger Things is going to get darker, more violent, and more mature, with the show now getting a “TV-MA” rating on Netflix. Until now, it was rated TV-14, which is the same as many young adult shows. Over the years, Stranger Things has changed a lot, taking both the audience and the main characters to surprising and sometimes scary places. But for season five, the show is becoming more intense, moving away from being just for teens and young adults.
Few shows have made as big an impact as Stranger Things. It first came out in 2016, back when the “Netflix Original” label was really exciting, before we had so many new series and movies to choose from. Stranger Things is like a tribute to old movies like E.T. (1982) and The Goonies (1985). It takes viewers on an exciting adventure full of mystery, government secrets, and creepy alien creatures.
The show has grown its story with each new season, adding new characters, both heroes and villains. A big reason why Stranger Things is so popular and loved is because of its cast, with fans getting to watch the main group of kids grow up over time.
Advertisement After almost 10 years on Netflix, Stranger Things will wrap up in 2025. However, the final season will come with a big change—it will have a higher rating.
Stranger Things has received a new TV-MA rating on Netflix. Fans noticed the change early Wednesday morning, which caused a big reaction online. While the show has gotten darker over time, it has always been mostly friendly for young adults.
But this is changing for season five, as the show now has a rating similar to an R-rated movie. The new rating is now shown on Netflix, placing Stranger Things alongside many other TV-MA shows on the platform.
It’s not clear why Netflix made this change. It could have been a mistake or an update that wasn’t planned. However, based on what the cast and crew have said about the fifth and final season, fans can expect an exciting ride no matter what.
Creators Matt and Ross Duffer told Deadline last year that they hope season five “sticks the landing.”
Characters will already be in action, with clear goals and motivations, and that’s going to make this season feel really different,” Matt Duffer explained. “I’m sure the ending will take longer, kind of like ‘Return of the King,’ with maybe eight different endings.
There’s no exact release date yet, but Stranger Things’ final season will arrive sometime in 2025.