Fans have been buzzing ever since it was announced that Linda Hamilton, the iconic Sarah Connor from The Terminator, would be joining the cast of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5. Now, we’re finally getting a glimpse into her character, directly from show creators Matt and Ross Duffer.
Matt Duffer describes Hamilton’s character, Dr. Kay, as both “hyper-intelligent and intimidating.” He further revealed that she’s a government agent tasked with hunting down none other than Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven. Sounds intense, right?
And it gets better. This scientist isn’t just about brains; she’s ready for action. Matt added that Dr. Kay can “get into a fight and shoot a gun” if the situation demands it, ensuring that Hamilton brings her signature badassery to the Upside Down saga.
While details about Dr. Kay and the overall plot of Season 5 remain scarce, the Duffer Brothers have hinted at a season that ties up loose ends and offers a truly complete story for the beloved series.
In a recent interview, they confirmed that the final season will at last explain “what the Upside Down was.” Matt noted, “Every season would be like, ‘Should we talk about it?’ And we’d go, ‘No, let’s wait.’ And then finally, we’re like, ‘Well, we have to now!’” Ross echoed this sentiment, assuring fans that “It doesn’t feel like we dropped a storyline — it all connects.” Matt emphasized, “This is a complete story. It’s done.”
The pressure is on for a satisfying conclusion, especially after other major series finales have faced fan backlash. Star Finn Wolfhard even admitted that the cast was “pretty worried about wrapping up the show well with season 5 after seeing Game of Thrones’ final season torn to shreds.”
For those eagerly awaiting the final chapter, ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 will drop on Netflix in three parts: the first four episodes on November 26th for Thanksgiving, another three episodes on Christmas, and the grand finale on New Year’s Day.
But don’t mourn the end of ‘Stranger Things’ just yet! Netflix already has exciting plans for animated series and at least one spinoff to continue expanding this supernatural universe.
This article was written by Lex Briscuso, a film and television critic and entertainment writer.