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Exactly 10 years ago Stranger Things It began to be filmed, and the wait between the fourth and fifth seasons became the longest in the history of the series. The fifth season will be launched in three parts from November 26, more than three years after the previous one. For a series that began with relatively short intervals, this length of time represents a significant change in the production strategy.

During the Entertainment and Technology Summit from the Variety in Los Angeles, the Duffer Brothers were direct about their production philosophy. “I get tired watching seasons of 20 episodes,” he said Matt Duffer. “We didn’t grow up in this. We only watched movies. It’s strange to have finished on TV, because we had almost zero interest in television.”

The defense of long intervals came following: “If TV shows come out every year, it’s a decreasing return. I like the expectation.” This statement summarizes a fundamental change in thinking about television production, where quality and cultural impact seem to have priority about the frequency of releases.

The phenomenon is not limited to Stranger Things. Series like The Last of Us, Severe, Round 6 and Wandinha They also adopted extensive intervals among seasons, generating waves of frustration on social networks. Viral fan posts complaining about long waiting periods have become commonplace, reflecting a growing tension between public expectations and production realities.

Euphoriawhich does not have the complexity of post production of Stranger Thingsalso took years to return. Bridgerton It faces similar criticism for the 18 months between each eight -episode season. The standard has established itself as new normality in the television industry.

It is important to consider the context of the last five years. The global pandemic, followed by the strikes of writers and actors, created unique circumstances that paralyzed entire productions. These external factors contributed significantly to the widespread delays in the industry.

Still, some series can keep schedules annually. The Bear and Only Murders in the Building They prove that it is possible, but they represent increasingly rare exceptions in the current scenario.

With your new contract in Paramountyou Duffer Brothers They made it clear that they do not intend to change their approach. For those who expected longer seasons or smaller intervals, the message is clear: get ready to keep waiting. The question is whether this “built expectation” strategy really compensates for the growing frustration of the public.

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