If you didn't like the ending of 'Stranger Things', you should know that ChatGPT had something to say

The end of Stranger Things has left many fans disappointed, which has sparked a new controversy surrounding the creative process of the Duffer brothers. The situation intensified with the release of the documentary One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5, where viewers have detected a possible use of ChatGPT in the writing process, based on a brief scene that shows a computer with several tabs open.

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After the release of the documentary, reactions on social media were immediate. Some criticisms target Matt and Ross Duffer, questioning their authenticity as writers and suggesting that the use of artificial intelligence may have negatively influenced the quality of the series’ conclusion. One user ironically commented: “Should every author and fanfiction writer be credited?”; while others called for calm, reminding that behind-the-scenes material does not always accurately represent what happens in the writers’ room.

However, the controversy does not only revolve around the use of AI. Jennifer Marshall, the actress who played Susan Hargrove, expressed her surprise at not being called for the fifth season, especially after having been treated for skin cancer. Although she expressed her disappointment, she also showed understanding and clarified that she holds no grudges, although she regrets not having received an explanation for her absence from the series.

The situation surrounding the documentary and the reactions from fans is generating an intense debate about the future of Stranger Things and the way technology is used in the industry. With the end of the series in sight, many are wondering if these inconveniences will mark a new direction in content creation for platforms like Netflix.