About this episode
A conversation with Matt and Ross Duffer about the making of Stranger Things and its conclusion.
10 years. 5 seasons. 42 episodes. STRANGER THINGS is done but the conversation continues here with a frank and open conversation with the show's creators, Matt & Ross Duffer. From casting decisions (revealing the first choice for Hopper for the first time) to Steve's near-death, to El's ending, this one covers it all. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/happy #rulapod Quince -- Go to Quince.com/HAPPYSAD for free shipping and 365-day returns. Limited Time Offer–Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code happy15 at http://huel.com/happy15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Josh Horowitz
Guests: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
Topics covered
- Stranger Things
- TV series
- Film industry
- Creative process
- Casting decisions
Keywords
- Stranger Things
- Duffer Brothers
- casting
- TV finale
- El's ending
Sponsors
Rula, Quince, Huel
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: STRANGER THINGS
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