A viral fan theory called “Conformity Gate” suggests another episode of "Stranger Things" could arrive today, Jan. 7. Here’s what the clues mean and what Netflix and the Duffers have said.

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So, as we continue to mourn the ending of a giant series, we're going to take a look at the episode that I will now have an easier time skipping over on repeat viewings. I understand that some Stranger Things fans will defend these episodes,

Netflix juggernaut Stranger Things ended its nine-year run on New Year’s Eve 2025, but the internet has other plans. A viral theory dubbed "Conformity Gate" has convinced thousands of fans that Netflix is hiding a secret ninth episode, and that today, January 7, 2026, is the day it drops.

The "Stranger Things" fans are not handling the end of the series well – and now some are convinced a secret ninth episode is days away from dropping.

While Netflix did not respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment, the Stranger Things Instagram account now includes the caption, “ALL EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS ARE NOW PLAYING,” even as fans continue to fill the comment section begging for an episode nine. Warning: Spoilers below.

When you think about it, it’s kind of wild the actor didn’t have a leg up on his castmates when it comes to Vecna’s masterplan with the Upside Down. Bower, who kept one of Vecna’s hands after wrapping the show, said this regarding what happened when he did learn about what the Upside Down really is alongside the rest of the cast:

As is the case with most legendary shows that change the landscape of television, Stranger Things, too, has been criticized to the ends of the earth. From the l