"See you on the right side up, queen": Fans react after Millie Bobby Brown shares emotional post ahead of Stranger Things season 5 release

"Stranger Things 5" UK Special Screening - Arrivals - Source: Getty
"Stranger Things 5" UK Special Screening - Arrivals - Source: Getty

Millie Bobby Brown used her role on Netflix’s Stranger Things to propel herself to new heights. Since appearing on the iconic show, she has gone on to star in various projects, including serving as the titular character in the Enola Holmes film series.

Millie Bobby Brown took to Instagram on November 26 to share some words about her experience on the sets of Stranger Things throughout the show’s run. On the heels of the release of the first instalment of Stranger Thing’s fifth and final season, Brown posted a carousel of photos from over the years along with a heartfelt caption that reads as follows,

“this show has given me so much. but most importantly, the most meaningful story to tell, el’s. thank you to the duffers for taking a chance on everything you shouldn’t have wanted, a british girl, with a huge family, a lot of energy, a strong point of view, but a heart that would work tirelessly for the character you built. enjoy volume 1 folks. see you on the right side up 🆘”

Once Millie Bobby Brown shared her post, users across all social media were quick to respond. One X user posted the following reply:

“this is so sweet. millie really is the heart of the show. seeing her reflect like this right before the final season drops… I’m already emotional. see you on the right side up, queen.”

Another X user praised her humility adding,

“Aye, she’s got the right spirit! Love how she’s grateful for the chance—they took a gamble, and it’s paid off huge, just like a proper Yorkshire pudding in the oven! What a journey!”

A similarly leaning X user added,

“When someone thanks those who believed in them from the start, it shows that gratitude and hard work travel together, because success is sweetest when it honors the trust and effort of those who took a chance on you.”

A different user pointed to Millie’s evolution throughout the show’s run,

“Millie’s growth from Season 1 till now is wild. From shaved head to full powerhouse. Can’t wait to see how she closes this chapter”

While one user parsed Brown’s significance to the show,

“British girl carrying the show? Sure, but is she really the heart of Stranger Things or just the face?"

Millie Bobby Brown talks early acting experience

In a recent interview alongside Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp with India Today, Millie Bobby Brown opened up on her experiences on the show. When asked about how she looks back on her performance on the show in earlier seasons, the actress shared the following,

“Yeah, it’s funny because we were just finding our feet as actors. That was our practice, and we did it on TV. So, yes, it’s a little embarrassing. But I’m proud of what we’ve done. We handled it with grace, love, humility. We were brave to do that. I’m proud of us.”

On the topic of visiting India, Millie Bobby Brown had the following thoughts,

“I would love to go too. It’s been on my bucket list for a very long time. It’s one of our most followed countries. And Indian food is my favourite food.”

She went on to add,

“I love the people, I love the culture. I’m very excited to hopefully come there one day, and then you guys can show me the movies I need to watch. I don’t want to go into it blindly. I want to learn from the best."

The first instalment of Stranger Things season 5 is available for streaming now, only on Netflix.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava