Netflix has given fans an extraordinary early Christmas gift, releasing a full hour-long video of the Stranger Things season 5 table read for a pivotal episode. The footage, shared on the streaming giant's Tudum platform, unveils one of the most shocking moments in the series' history and shows the cast's raw, emotional reactions.
The Final Episodes' Release Schedule
The highly anticipated conclusion to the hit series is almost here. Stranger Things season 5, volume two, will premiere on December 25 in the US and December 26 for UK viewers. This follows a cliffhanger in volume one that left audiences reeling, with Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) displaying unprecedented abilities and Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) trapped in Vecna's mind.
Explosive Revelations from the Table Read
The newly released video focuses on the table read for episode four. It captures the exact moment creators Matt and Ross Duffer, known as the Duffer Brothers, reveal a game-changing plot development to the assembled cast. The scene described shows Will Byers harnessing powers similar to Eleven's, confronting a Demogorgon with his eyes glowing solid white.
As Ross Duffer narrated the scene, explaining how Will stands with hands outstarted, the cast's reaction was captured on camera. Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) pumped his fist in the air, while Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven) made an excited gesture toward Noah Schnapp. The actor began to smile nervously as he processed this major turn for his character.
Emotional Depth and Returning Characters
The table read also highlighted significant emotional beats and a major character return. David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown were seen performing an intense scene where Hopper leaves Eleven to investigate the lab's secrets. A flashback to Hopper's daughter Sarah's death adds profound emotional weight.
Furthermore, the Duffer Brothers revealed that Eleven will be reunited with her old friend from season two, Kali, also known as OO8 (Linnea Berthelsen). Brown was filmed clapping with delight at this news, confirming the fan-favourite character's return for the final chapters.
Cast Celebration and Fan Reaction
The atmosphere in the room was one of jubilant shock as the full implication of Will's new role as "a sorcerer" sank in. Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers) clapped excitedly, and the entire cast erupted into laughter and smiles. Brown squealed with delight, grabbing Schnapp's hand in a moment of shared joy for his character's arc.
Fans who have seen the table read video have flooded social media with their stunned reactions. One YouTube user commented they were "legit screaming" at the revelation, while others praised Noah Schnapp's performance, suggesting he deserves an award for his work this season.
The full, uncut table read is available to watch on Netflix's official Tudum website. All will be revealed when Stranger Things season 5 concludes with volume two on December 26 in the UK, bringing the epic saga from Hawkins to its long-awaited close.
