Now that Stranger Things 5 has aired, fans have accepted there won’t be a hidden ninth episode. However, not everyone is happy with how the series ended. Matthew Modine, who played Dr. Brenner, has publicly expressed his disappointment with the finale, and seems to be hinting he’d have preferred a different outcome – perhaps even a movie!
Did Matthew Modine Like the Ending of Stranger Things? Nope.
If you somehow managed to miss the online frenzy surrounding the ‘Conformity Gate’ controversy, here’s a quick recap. When the eighth episode of Stranger Things was released on January 1st, many fans refused to believe it was the actual finale. They were convinced it was a trick by the villain, Vecna, and started searching for evidence of a hidden ninth episode with the real ending – even though one didn’t exist. And surprisingly, the actor David Harbour (who plays Papa) seemed to agree with them! When a fan asked him if he enjoyed the finale, he simply replied, “nope.”
It appears Robert Modine is a strong supporter of the ‘Conformity Gate’ theory about the show. When a fan asked his thoughts on episode nine, he responded by saying he ‘hopes’ it’s true, specifically for the fans’ sake. He’s currently the only cast member who has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with how the show ended, which is noteworthy in itself.
Matthew Modine when asked if he liked the ‘STRANGER THINGS’ series finale:
“Nope”
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 8, 2026
Everyone’s been wondering if a recent comment from actor Jonathan Frakes (Modine) about the ‘Conformity Gate’ incident offers new proof for a popular fan theory. Unfortunately, it doesn’t. But it’s still nice to hear that one of the show’s stars shared a similar reaction to the event as many viewers did.
I actually enjoyed the Stranger Things finale! It felt like a satisfying and heartwarming conclusion to the series and all its stories. I can definitely see why some people wanted more – and I get wanting more too! – but it really does feel like the end of that story, aside from the planned animated spin-offs.
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2026-02-10 18:03