10 Hidden Easter Eggs You Missed in the Stranger Things Final Episode
Now that Stranger Things has officially come to an end, I’m continuing my series “Things You Might Have Missed”—this time focusing on the final episode. This series has done incredibly well so far, and if you enjoy this video, I’d be more than happy to make a Part 2, because I’m convinced that a full rewatch would reveal even more hidden gems.
In this video, I break down a ranked list of Easter eggs and callbacks, starting with the most obvious ones and slowly moving toward the details that are almost impossible to catch on a first watch.
We’ll talk about:
Dustin’s graduation speech and its emotional Eddie Munson callback
Will’s season 4 drawing and the deeper meaning of the final writing scene
Vecna’s illusion involving Hopper and the dark history of Agent Orange
Hidden musical clues that suggest Eleven might still be alive
Secret references to Montauk, The Philadelphia Experiment, and The Lord of the Rings
Blink-and-you-miss-it visual details, symbolic wardrobe choices, and hilarious background moments
Subtle nods to Purple Rain, The Sandlot, Mortal Kombat, and more
Some of these details are easy to spot if you’re an avid fan—but others are buried deep beneath the emotion of the finale and only reveal themselves on closer inspection.
Stranger Things may be over, but the discussion definitely isn’t. The Duffer Brothers packed this ending with symbolism, callbacks, and hidden meaning that reward careful viewers—and I’m sure there are still secrets waiting to be uncovered.
💬 Let me know in the comments which Easter egg blew your mind the most—or if you spotted something I missed.
👍 And if you want a Part 2, just say the word.