At a Glance
- Randy Havens says no secret Snyder cut exists for Stranger Things.
- A petition gathered over 316,000 signatures demanding unseen footage.
- The final season holds a 56% audience approval score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Why it matters: Fans must sift through rumors before the season finale.
Randy Havens, the science teacher on Stranger Things, posted on Instagram to debunk rumors of a hidden extended cut of the series’ final season. He emphasized that there is no secret Snyder cut for the show, citing the successful release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League on HBO Max in 2021 as an example. Havens urged viewers not to believe random internet claims and clarified that Stranger Things has no equivalent release.
Rumors Debunked
Randy Havens wrote:
> “Please don’t believe everything some random [expletive] tells you on the internet,”
A fan-made Google Doc detailed allegedly shortened storylines, sparking a Change.org petition that has collected more than 316,000 signatures. The petition organizer said:
> “I believe it was more to the episodes and we didn’t see them either due to Netflix or the team of stranger things cutting them,”
Netflix has not responded to a News Of Fort Worth request for comment. The final season has a mixed reception, with a 56% audience approval rating based on more than 5,000 reviews.
Petition and Reception
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Petition signatures | 316,000+ |
| Rotten Tomatoes audience score | 56% (5,000+ ratings) |
Key Takeaways
- No secret Snyder cut for Stranger Things.
- Over 316,000 signatures demand unseen footage.
- Final season’s audience approval is 56%.
The final batch of episodes will conclude on Wednesday, and fans celebrated the holiday season with three new episodes released on Christmas Day.
