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Netflix debunks ‘Stranger Things’ theory claiming secret episode 9 exists

Netflix has confirmed ‘Stranger Things’ season five ended with episode eight, debunking the viral episode 9 theory ...

Why Does Everyone Think There’s A Secret ‘Stranger Things’ Episode Dropping Today?

Netflix juggernaut Stranger Things ended its nine-year run on New Year’s Eve 2025, but the internet has other plans. A viral theory dubbed "Conformity Gate" has convinced thousands of fans that ...

What Is Conformity Gate? Why Stranger Things Fans Think a Secret Episode Is Coming

Either Stranger Things fans are suffering from a mass, finale-trauma-induced shared psychosis over the term “Conformity Gate” or Netflix and the Duffer Brothers are soon to be responsible for one of ...

Stranger Things' Conformity Gate continues with its wildest theory yet, and it's all about Balatro for some reason

"It can't be a coincidence" ...

Stranger Things 'Conformity Gate' theory: What's going to happen on 7 January - is it the secret episode release?

Fans of Stranger Things are scrutinising every detail ahead of 7 January, convinced Netflix could be preparing a hidden release. TikTok has become the epicentre of speculation, with theories ranging ...

Stranger Things 5: Is there an Episode 9 on Conformity Gate? Buzz grows stronger

Fans believe Stranger Things Season 5 didn't truly end. Here's why the Conformity Gate theory claims Vecna still controls reality, and why Episode 9 rumours refuse to die.
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The Duffer Brothers tease a secret Stranger Things project as they confirm the universe will be "very different" from Game of Thrones and Star Wars: "We're just not like that"

Sci-Fi Shows Stranger Things' Conformity Gate continues with its wildest theory yet, and it's all about Balatro for some reason Sci-Fi Shows Stranger Things stars poke fun at Conformity Gate in new ...