Tue Apr 15 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Stranger Things Star Finn Wolfhard Shares Mixed Emotions About Series Finale
**LOS ANGELES –** Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler in the hit Netflix series *Stranger Things*, has revealed a complex emotional response to the show’s upcoming finale. Filming for the fifth and final season wrapped in December 2024, after a year of production, with the episodes slated for release in 2025.
While expressing satisfaction with Mike’s ending, Wolfhard admitted to feeling “confused and sad” about the show’s conclusion. He described the experience of wrapping filming as akin to an “emotional hangover,” highlighting the profound impact the show, which he joined at age 13, has had on his life.
“I was so happy with his ending… but I was also very confused and sad, but also very happy,” Wolfhard told People magazine. “It didn’t really start to go into focus until the next day. It was like an emotional hangover.”
The actor’s mixed feelings are expected to resonate with viewers, given the show’s anticipated emotional weight and potential for divisive plot points. The final season is expected to feature major character deaths, further amplifying the emotional impact.
Despite critical opinions that have seen a decline in the show’s Rotten Tomatoes score over recent seasons, Wolfhard’s genuine and nuanced reaction to the finale offers hope for a satisfying conclusion. The series is also set to be followed by an animated and a live-action spin-off, though the involvement of the original cast remains uncertain.
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