Why Is 'Stranger Things' Season 4 Split Up? There's a ReasonHome > Television > Stream & Chill > Netflix > Stranger ThingsSource: Netflix Why Did ' Stranger Things' Season 4 Get Split Into Two Parts Let' s ExamineBy Anna GarrisonJul. 1 2022, Published 10:35 a.m. ET If you're a Netflix user, you've probably noticed or watched Stranger Things. The science-fiction series has been critically acclaimed for four seasons now with no signs of slowing down. The Duffer Brothers — the creative team that runs the show — decided to split Season 4 into two parts. Why did they split up Season 4? And will they split up Season 5? Here's what you need to know.Article continues below advertisementSource: Netflix Why was ' Stranger Things' Season 4 split into two parts In an interview with Netflix's Tudum, creators Matt and Ross Duffer admitted they didn't initially picture Stranger Things Season 4 to have movie-length episodes. Each episode in Season 4 is at least an hour-long, in stark contrast with previous seasons. The brothers also admit they believe Season 3 was "pretty light on the plot" and wanted to change that for Season 4.Article continues below advertisement Matt says Season 4 is "like, quadruple the amount of plot. We have more characters, they’re spread out and, in order to get across the story that we wanted to but also not lose sight of the characters, to give each character their moment [and] each character relationship the kind of emotional depth it wanted or craved, we just needed the length."Source: NetflixArticle continues below advertisement Another change for Season 4 was having the characters split up outside of Hawkins for the first time ever. "Automatically, that makes things structurally very different [than the previous three seasons],” says Ross. “Especially as we’re moving into Volume 2, which is what we really call our third act. We really see Volume 1 as the first two acts of this story, and then Volume 2 is the final act." In a separate interview with The Hollywood Reporter, director Shawn Levy also discussed Stranger Things Season 4 splitting its episodes into two volumes. Article continues below advertisementSource: Netflix Shawn said, "We didn't think nine episodes were going to be ready in time, and we have made the world wait long enough. We always knew that if we could deliver the first seven, it's such a satisfying breaking point and pay-off moment, that it'll keep people fed for enough weeks so we can finish up volume two." He also added that the "ambitious storytelling" and "next-level visual effects" required more time for fine-tuning, thus, the reason for the split. Article continues below advertisement Shawn also hinted at what's to come in Stranger Things' fifth and final season: "There’s no chance in hell that we are going to give our passionate, loyal fans anything less than a deeply satisfying close in the final chapter." Could this mean Season 5 will be split into two parts as well? For now, only time will tell. Stranger Things is now streaming on Netflix.AdvertisementMore from Distractify Tumblr Has Turned Itself Upside Down to Promote 'Stranger Things' Season 4 From the Night King to Vecna, Meet the Artist Behind Your Favorite Monsters (EXCLUSIVE) Season 4, Vol. 2 of 'Stranger Things' Has a Few Battle Scenes — Who Dies? Latest Stranger Things News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.