The Duffer brothers have confirmed that Nancy and Jonathan's emotional conversation in the latest episodes of Stranger Things constitutes a definitive breakup, ending years of speculation about the couple's future.
In the scene, Jonathan asks Nancy not to marry him, and she agrees, with both stating they still love each other. Despite surviving the immediate danger, the show's creators have clarified that their relationship is over.
Matt Duffer explained to People magazine: 'That's a breakup. They are broken up.' He added that the decision was made to allow Nancy to 'end up on her own and be independent and have an opportunity to find herself.'
Ross Duffer described the former couple's relationship as a 'trauma bond,' noting that many high school relationships do not last. The final episode of the series is set to air on New Year's Day.
