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Stranger Things Finale Mystery – Among Stranger Things fans, there's only one topic of discussion these days—'Conformity Gate'. -
It's being claimed that Netflix is going to release a surprise ninth episode today, January 7th. -
What is this 'Conformity Gate' theory? Fans on the internet believe that the 'happy ending' we saw in episode 8 was actually a deception. According
Stranger Things Finale Mystery – Among Stranger Things fans, there’s only one topic of discussion these days—’Conformity Gate’. It’s being claimed that Netflix is going to release a surprise ninth episode today, January 7th. But is there any truth to this? Let’s delve deeper.
What is this ‘Conformity Gate’ theory?
Fans on the internet believe that the ‘happy ending’ we saw in episode 8 was actually a deception. According to the theory, Vecna has captured everyone’s minds, and what we were shown was just an illusion. Fans are calling this theory ‘Conformity Gate’. They argue that Netflix has hidden the real climax.
What happened in episode 8?
In the season finale, ‘The Rightside Up’, we saw – The Hawkins kids went into the Abyss and destroyed the Mind Flayer. Kidnapped children like Holly and Derek were rescued. The Upside Down was destroyed forever, but Eleven remained there. 18 months later, Dustin became the valedictorian, Steve is a basketball coach, and everyone else went to college.
However, Mike’s ending felt a little incomplete, which has only fueled the fire of this theory.
What is the reality?
Now, let’s get to the most important point. How much truth is there to these internet rumors and theories? Officially, this season of Stranger Things had only 8 episodes. There has been no announcement of a ninth episode from Netflix or the Duffer Brothers. Today is January 7th, and there is no such ‘surprise drop’ listed in Netflix’s original schedule. Although fans felt Mike’s storyline was incomplete, the creators presented it as a complete ending.
‘Conformity Gate’ is merely a fan theory. This often happens when people don’t want to see their favorite show end. Currently, there is no official confirmation of a Stranger Things Episode 9.
Why are fans upset?
The main reason ‘Stranger Things Episode 9’ is trending on social media is Eleven’s sacrifice. People are unwilling to accept that this is how Eleven’s story will end. Also, fans are finding it hard to believe that a villain like Vecna would be defeated so easily.
