“I think this story”: Stranger Things hair designer gives a bold answer to if the Conformity Gate theory is true or not

The title card of Stranger Things Season 5
Stranger Things Season 5 | Image via @Youtube/Netflix and Stranger Things

As Stranger Things comes to its finale, it is witnessed that one of the hotly debated theories of the sci-fi show is the Conformity Gate theory. Regarding that, the hair designer of the show, Sarah Hindsgaul, has shared her thoughts about the theory.

As reported by Forbes, this is what Hindsgaul states:

"I think this story has ended. I feel like it's hard for people to say goodbye. I think you go through different stages of grieving and one of the stages might be denial and anger."

Keep reading to find out what Sarah Hindsgaul's comment means in relation to the Conformity Gate theory of Stranger Things.


Here is what Sarah Hindsgaul's comment about the Conformity Gate theory of Stranger Things means

As per Sarah Hindsgaul's comment, we can infer that the current theories attached to Stranger Things are rooted in the feeling of a collective attachment experienced by fans all over the years with the series.

As the hair designer names the precise feelings by using words including 'grieving', 'anger' and 'denial', it is clear that she is directing towards the core feeling of anguish upon the show's conclusion. As she refers to the stages of grief, the zone of denial and anger is what she feels the fans are currently at.

The Conformity Gate theory means that there is still more to the ending of Stranger Things, even though it has come to its conclusion with Season 5. Fans are locating and dissecting hidden details in the visual imagery as well as some discrepancies in the storyline. Some are of the belief that the last episode of the show does not actually bring the story of Hawkins to a fully conclusive state. There are also speculations of the possibility of a last secret episode that could put all the mystery to rest.

The internet is brimming with enthusiastic fans sharing their own analysis, explanations and evidence to support the theory on Reddit and X. Going by the fans' in-depth engagement with the show, one thing is clear- a strong sense of hope is lingering in their minds. This understanding of the emotional process of the audience is further solidified by the comments of Sarah Hindsgaul.

Even though she does not reveal anything regarding the theory, Hindsgaul rather shared her own understanding of the situation. This reasoning focuses on the emotional state of the fans, especially the ones who are struggling to bid farewell to their favorite show. This was bound to happen, as Stranger Things has been in existence since 2016.

This show focuses on how a squad of youngsters joins together to uncover the corrupt and exploitative government, as supernatural entities engulf the town of Hawkins.

Its synopsis, as per IMDb, goes as follows:

In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.

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Edited by Sohini Biswas