To say that Stranger Things’ series finale sparked debates is like saying the great Biblical flood caused some dampness. It’s now one of few TV shows with an ending so disputed that a chunk of the fandom conspiracy-theorized that their displeasure was the intent of creators Matt and Ross Duffer,

In a huge twist, Stranger Things season 5 ended with the fate of its lead character Eleven up in the air. However, despite what theory fans may have, series creators the Duffer brothers say they and star Millie Bobby Brown are the only ones who know what really happened to the super-abled hero.

If you can't move on from Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers are already cooking up the next adventure with The Boroughs.

Netflix has officially set a 2026 release window for The Boroughs, the upcoming sci-fi series from Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. The announcement marks the first major television project from the Duffer Brothers following the conclusion of Stranger Things, one of Netflix’s most successful original series.

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Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi series The Boroughs, backed by the Duffer Brothers, is generating buzz. Details on its release window.

Creators Matt and Ross Duffer address fan theories, "Byler," deleted scenes, and answer our biggest questions after Season 5.

Netflix has confirmed the return of many high profile series in 2026, as well as three new series from Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers.