‘Stranger Things’ Creators Defend Will’s Coming Out Scene Amid Backlash

Be warned, this article contains spoilers for Season 5 of Stranger Things. The creators of Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer, have addressed the negative reaction to the episode “The Bridge,” where Will Byers comes out as gay. This episode received a lot of criticism and became the lowest-rated in the series on Netflix, but the Duffer brothers stress how important it is to the overall story. The episode features key developments, including Will (played by Noah Schnapp) sharing his identity with his friends and family before the final battle with the villain, Vecna.

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2026-01-02 17:48