The 'Stranger Things' Cast Was 'Uncontrollably Crying' During Final Episode Table Read ; David Harbour Calls Series Finale 'the Best Episode They've Ever Done'

As the final season of Stranger Things draws near, emotions are running high on and off screen. The table read for the series finale was said to be an experience both the cast and the crew will never forget-an emotional sensation that clearly made them realize their time in Hawkins is coming to a close. Jim Hopper's actor, David Harbour, revealed their experience recently, telling the world that this final episode would be the best they'd ever done.

During her interview for the most recent, Harbour said that the final table read brought all the cast together in tears. "We were uncontrollably crying," Harbour said. "It's not just the end of the show, it's the end of an era. We've all grown up together in a way, and to see it all coming to a close was overwhelming."

Perhaps one can honestly say that this Netflix sensation, which stole the hearts of many since it began in 2016, captured the imagination of the audience with how deep the character arcs were and those heart-pounding actions, along with these nostalgic 1980s vibes. The entire cast and crew of this show have hinted at the intensity with which they plan the finale, both with the storytelling and the emotional weight.

Harbour, in whom we saw the essence of its lead character since its first day on the air, has been glowing about the final episode. "It's the best episode they've ever done, without question. The writing, the performances, everything comes together in a way that's really special. It's a beautiful end to an incredible journey."

There are so many moments fans are going to love, and some that are going to break their hearts. But it's what Stranger Things has always done: mix in the epic with the emotional in a way that resonates.

So other actors in the series, including Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), among many others in the show, have spent much of their formative years working on the set of the show. Thus, the ending of Stranger Things has all the trimmings of the ending of a very important chapter in their lives.

"Fine. Okay. Well, hard to say goodbye to something that has meant so much to all of us," Matarazzo said in an interview over the phone. "But at the same time, we're all so proud of what we've done and the way the story wraps up. It's going to be really satisfying for fans."

Details of the final episode are tightly kept under wraps, but fans can certainly expect plenty of twists and turns along the way, as well as many emotional farewells. The Duffer Brothers, who created the series, teased that Season 5 will close the story in a big way, bringing things full circle to some of the core themes that catapulted it into pop culture history.

Although its conclusion draws near, Stranger Things has forever etched itself in television lore and sprouted into a global phenomenon. From breakout stars to nostalgic references to '80s pop culture, it's set to be one of the defining series of the streaming era, inspiring a whole generation of fans and reshaping long-form storytelling on television.

As the cast prepares to bid their farewell to Hawkins, one thing stands definitely true: that final episode is going to make everyone from the actors to the viewers cry. High praise from Harbour and how much the cast really connected with the show makes one only look forward to an unforgettable conclusion of one of Netflix's greatest shows.