November 21st 2025.
In the highly anticipated fifth season of Stranger Things, fans can expect to see the most intense and violent death yet. This has caused quite a stir, with many wondering how the show will maintain its 15 age rating. It turns out, Netflix has already intervened in the past to ensure the show doesn't cross that line.
The Duffer brothers, the masterminds behind the show, have revealed that they aim to increase the intensity as the characters and audience grow up. With the show premiering almost a decade ago, they have certainly accomplished that goal. However, this has also meant that Netflix has had to step in on a few occasions to make sure the show stays within its age rating.
One scene in particular, involving the death of a local journalist, had to be altered due to its graphic nature. Ross Duffer shared that Netflix was not on board with a melting shot that cost $40,000 to create. His brother Matt jokingly commented that it was a shame to lose such an expensive shot. Another scene that had to be cut was when Benny is killed in season one, as the bullet was shown going through his head.
But despite these alterations, the Duffer brothers assure fans that the fear-factor will continue to escalate in the upcoming season. They have always aimed to scale up the intensity with each season, especially as the characters and audience age. And with season five premiering next month, fans can expect to see a more intense and violent death than ever before.
However, Matt also shared that season five is not as violent as season four, which paid homage to the classic horror film Nightmare on Elm Street. In fact, the upcoming season is split into three parts, with the final episode being a two-hour long finale. And according to Matt, the first five minutes of the season will dive into the long-standing mystery of what happened to Will Byers in the Upside Down.
So why the sudden increase in violence? According to Matt, the inspiration for this season's intense death came from the 1984 horror classic Nightmare on Elm Street. And with the original actor, Robert Englund, making an appearance as the villainous Vecna, it's no wonder season four was such a fright-fest.
But don't worry, the Duffer brothers promise that season five will not be as intense as season four. However, there is one caveat - it does have the most violent death yet. And with the release date fast approaching, fans are eager to find out who will meet their demise in such a gruesome way.
So mark your calendars for November 26 and get ready for the most intense and violent season of Stranger Things yet. And for more updates and exclusive content, sign up for Metro's TV Newsletter to get all the latest news on your favorite shows delivered to your inbox every morning. And as always, make sure to add Metro as a preferred source on Google for all your entertainment needs.
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