25-04-2025
'Stranger Things' Star Tricked Into Spilling Final Season Secret on Podcast
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Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard was tricked into revealing a final season secret during a recent podcast.
On Thursday's episode of Mythical Kitchen's Last Meals series, the 22-year-old spoke out about the hit Netflix show's highly anticipated fifth installment after host Josh Scherer found a loophole to discuss it.
Newsweek reached out to Wolfhard's representative via email for comment.
The Context
Stranger Things has become a cultural phenomenon following its release in 2016. The science fiction drama captivated audiences with its 1980s nostalgia and relatable cast.
In addition to Wolfhard—who plays Michael "Mike" Wheeler on the show—the cast boasts actors including Winona Ryder, Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, David Harbour, and more.
The most recent season of Stranger Things, Season 4, was released in 2022.
Finn Wolfhard attends the Neon's "Hell of a Summer" New York premiere at the Village East Cinema on April 1, 2025 in New York City.
Finn Wolfhard attends the Neon's "Hell of a Summer" New York premiere at the Village East Cinema on April 1, 2025 in New York To Know
On Last Meals, Scherer chats to celebrity guests while dining on what they would choose for their last meal.
During his conversation with Wolfhard, the The Culinary Bro-Down Cookbook author playfully teased the Canadian actor.
"I reckon you can't say anything about the final season of Stranger Things in the plot; however, if I guess right, legally you do have to nod your head yes," Scherer said.
"Hear me out. So episode six is called, what is it, 'Escape From Camazotz'? They've released the episodes' [names]. Camazotz is a bat demon in the Mayan language. There actually ends up being a Game of Thrones crossover where Mike Wheeler tames the bat demon, learns to ride it, breathes fire, fire burns everyone down, saves the day."
In response, Wolfhard said, "This sounds..." before turning toward the camera and nodding his head.
"We cracked it!" Scherer shared. "It's honestly a predictable show. If you really look at it, it's predictable. Everyone could have done this."
"Sounds right," Wolfhard added. "Listen, Game of Thrones. Some people were mad about the last episode of Game of Thrones... We go back. We go back, and we rewrite history."
What People Are Saying
Scherer wrote about Wolfhard's episode via his Instagram: "Big shout out to @finnwolfhardofficial for coming on Last Meals and also for turning me onto vermouth and soda. Can't say enough good things about him. He carries himself with a professional confidence years above his age, and the film he directed when he was just 20 years old, Hell of a Summer, shows it. Go check that out immediately. Finn's one of those people where you're excited about what he's going to do next, but even more excited to see what his career looks like 10, 15, 20 years in the future. Also a big thank you to work husband @gatenmatarazzo for picking up a random FaceTime haha."
What Happens Next
Stranger Things Season 5 is expected to be released this year.
