Archive · 13 Jan 2026

Stranger Things AI Writing Controversy Ignites Backlash

Stranger Things AI Writing Controversy Ignites Backlash

A new documentary about the final season of 'Stranger Things' showed some fans a surprising detail.

In one scene, there were blurry screenshots of what looked like ChatGPT tabs open on a laptop.

This made fans wonder if the Duffer Brothers, who created the show, used AI to help write the final season.

The documentary also showed that the final script wasn't finished before production started, which made fans even more upset.

Some actors, like David Harbour and Winona Ryder, weren't in the documentary at all, which added to the speculation.

So far, no one from Netflix or the Duffer Brothers has said anything about the AI rumors.

It's made the final season of 'Stranger Things' even more dramatic for fans.

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