Stranger Things Star Gives Very Blunt 1-Word Response About That Divisive Finale

Since the Stranger Things finale premiered towards the end of 2025, fans have been debating whether or not they were satisfied with the way things turned out in the award-winning sci-fi drama.

And it seems the cast is now getting involved in the discourse, too.

Last week, one viewer asked cast member Matthew Modine – who played the villainous Dr. Martin Brenner in the Netflix series – if he “liked the finale of Stranger Things”.

By way of response, Matthew had just one word, writing back: “Nope.”

Matthew appeared in 16 episodes of Stranger Things, last appearing in season four back in 2022.

His other notable credits include the films Streamers, And The Band Played On, Married To The Mob, Full Metal Jacket and Oppenheimer, as well as the TV shows Weeds and The New Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes.

Since joining Stranger Things, he’s proved to be a popular member of the cast, notably officiating co-star Millie Bobby Brown’s wedding to Jake Bongiovi in 2024.

While the main show of Stranger Things may now be over, there’s still plenty for fans of the show to look forward to in the near future.

Later this year, the “midquel” spin-off Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, is set to debut on Netflix.

Set between the events of seasons two and three, the series will reimagine the characters we already know and love from the main show in animated form (with new voice actors taking on the roles).

Last week, a new trailer for the animated series was released, teasing new adventures ahead of its release date in April 2026.

Meanwhile, Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers have made no secret of the fact they’re exploring different ideas for spin-offs set within the show’s universe.

The Stranger Things theatrical experience The First Shadow is also currently playing in both London’s West End and Broadway.