As Millie Bobby Brown says goodbye to *Stranger Things*, she reflects on how far she’s come since breaking out as a 12-year-old in Season 1 of the Netflix hit show back in 2016.
The two-time Emmy nominee made headlines recently at the London premiere of the fifth and final season, held on Thursday at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. In a viral moment, Brown snapped back at a red carpet photographer who told her to smile. “Smile? You smile!” she retorted before confidently walking down the carpet.
Earlier this year, in March, Brown opened up about the challenges of growing up “under public scrutiny.” She called out reporters who have criticized her appearance, saying, “This isn’t journalism. This is bullying.” She added, “The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices is disturbing.” Brown further expressed her frustration with societal expectations: “Disillusioned people can’t handle seeing a girl become a woman, on her terms, not their own. I refuse to apologize for growing up.”
In *Stranger Things*, Brown stars as Eleven, the psychic-powered girl who escapes Hawkins National Laboratory in Season 1 after being subjected to experiments involving the Upside Down.
Season 5 picks up in the fall of 1987, with Hawkins still scarred by the opening of the Rifts. The core group of characters is united by one mission: find and kill Vecna. However, Vecna has vanished, leaving his whereabouts and plans unknown.
Adding to the tension, the government has placed Hawkins under military quarantine and intensified its pursuit of Eleven, forcing her into hiding once again. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, an ominous and familiar dread looms over the town.
The final battle is approaching, bringing with it a darkness more powerful and deadly than anything the characters have faced before. To end this nightmare, they will need the full group standing together — one last time.
The highly anticipated fifth and final season will be released on Netflix in three parts:
– Volume 1 premieres November 26 with four episodes
– Volume 2 arrives on Christmas with three episodes
– The Finale will launch on New Year’s Eve
Each volume will be available at 5 PM PT. Fans won’t want to miss the thrilling conclusion to this iconic series.
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