Devoted viewers of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things have been left stunned after a significant historical error in the show's costume department slipped through the net. The mistake was spotted in the show's fifth and final season, which is being released in batches, with the grand finale scheduled for New Year's Day.
The Glaring Anachronism That Slipped Through
The error occurred in a tense scene featuring the character Holly Wheeler, now played by Nell Fisher. Holly finds herself trapped in Vecna's sinister Pain Tree. As she struggles to break free, sharp-eyed fans noticed she was wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt from the sportswear brand Under Armour.
This detail presents a major chronological problem. While the current storyline of Stranger Things is set in 1987, the Under Armour brand was not founded until 1996, a full nine years later. This anachronism left many subscribers questioning the show's famously meticulous attention to period detail.
Reaction on social media platform X was swift. One frustrated viewer posted, 'Ts p**sed me off even more how did they not notice this.' Another echoed the sentiment, asking, 'How does something like that even slip by?' However, not all fans were critical, with one defending the production: 'A mistake could happen anywhere, there is no need to dwell on it.'
Showrunners Clarify a 'Confusing' Romantic Moment
This wardrobe gaffe emerged as the latest volume of episodes landed on Netflix on Boxing Day. In the same batch, a pivotal scene between fan-favourite couple Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton) and Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) left many viewers confused about their relationship status.
In a dramatic, near-death moment inside the toxic Hawkins lab in the Upside Down, Jonathan pulls out an engagement ring. What initially seemed like a proposal was anything but. Showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer have explicitly confirmed the scene was, in fact, a breakup.
In an interview with People, Matt Duffer stated plainly, 'That's a breakup. They are broken up.' He explained that the writers had long planned for Nancy to end the series as an independent individual. The unusual 'un-proposal' was Jonathan's way of acknowledging their fundamental differences and parting ways, despite their love for each other.
The Final Countdown for Hawkins
As Stranger Things heads towards its conclusion, these details have sparked intense discussion among its global fanbase. The combination of a rare production error and a nuanced character resolution highlights the immense scrutiny the show's final season is under. All eyes are now on Hawkins as the series prepares to deliver its last episodes on 1st January, available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
