Stranger Things is a Netflix original show that premiered in 2016. The first three seasons were huge hits on the streaming service, but the Covid-19 pandemic threw a spanner in the works for season four. 

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The filming was put on hold due to the pandemic, and the release date is still unknown. However, the delay may benefit the show in the long run because it has given the crew more time to prepare for the fourth season. Stranger Things’ cast and crew has hinted that season 4 will be the show’s biggest yet. As Jim Hopper, David Harbour is looking forward to seeing Hopper’s story arc come to fruition in the upcoming fourth season. Storyline promises to be unique, if not international, due to the character’s resurrection and the prison component in Russia Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, and David Harbour,among others, have teased that season 4 will be worth the wait and will feature the highest stakes yet. 

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Although the Stranger Things season 4 trailer suggests that Eleven’s past will be explored and that Harbour has hinted at a big season for Hopper, there are still many unknowns. As the series progressed, the mystery surrounding Hawkins grew, leaving viewers perplexed about the history of Hawkins lab and the nature of their experiments.

The next episode of the series will feature four new cast members. Amybeth McNulty of Anne With An E will play Vicki, a “cool, fast-talking band nerd who catches the eye of one of our beloved heroes.” Miles Truitt will play basketball star Patrick, Regina Ting Chen will play guidance counselor Ms. Kelly, and Grace Van Dien will play lead cheerleader Chrissie.

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After a picture of the scripts was posted to Twitter, it appears that the fourth season of the beloved sci-fi show will have nine episodes. We’ll probably have to wait a while longer because the pandemic has slowed things down. Season 4 is expected to premiere in 2022, based on current indications.