The two-hour documentary has intensified criticism of the controversial series finale, confirming several production decisions that disappointed viewers.

Another fan theory about "Stranger Things" Season 5 has emerged, this time speculating there is a bonus episode coming. It has quickly been debunked.

The Making of Stranger Things Season 5, finally provides a clear answer as to where those monsters were hiding! They were not a secret clue waiting to be discovered, but were removed in a conscious creative effort as the Duffer Brothers were concerned about “Demo-fatigue.

While Stranger Thing's Conformity Gate was just a widespread conspiracy, sometimes fans are right about their seemingly absurd takes.

The Conformity Gate theory has fans convinced a secret Stranger Things Season 5 finale hits Netflix on January 7 after a Vecna skit.

A new behind-the-scenes Stranger Things documentary appears to settle one of the show’s most persistent fan debates. The Duffer Brothers seem to quietly shut down the “Conformity Gate” theory, which has fueled speculation about the series finale since its release.

Of all the ways that fans are dealing with Stranger Things' ending, a theory about a secret episode highlights what they're really feeling.

A theory about a post-finale episode of 'Stranger Things' spread on social media called 'Conformity Gate.' So, is there any truth to it?

On that note: what is Conformity Gate? Fans have found clues throughout the finale of Stranger Things that "prove" another episode is coming on January 7, which will allegedly reveal the finale was actually a super meta vision being cast by Vecna (who actually WON). The evidence is abundant, and this TikTok lays it out very clearly:

The hashtag is rife over on Twitter, with fans sharing their evidence to support the conspiracy theory. So, what is Conformity Gate? The trend ultimately started because fans are

Stranger Things did not air episode 9 this week, but some fans are latching onto quotes from the actors and crew to say there's still hope.