The Duffer brothers are speaking out about the backlash to Will’s coming out scene. “We’re proud of the episode, and we’re proud of the scene, and proud of Noah [Schnapp], who gave a really brave, ...

The penultimate episode of the series is its lowest-rated on IMDb Julia Moore is a TV writer-reporter at PEOPLE. A graduate of Northwestern University, she has been working at PEOPLE since 2022.

Will Byers (portrayed by gay actor Noah Schlapp) coming out in "Stranger Things" Episode 7, Season 5, "The Bridge." | YouTube screenshot Matt and Ross Duffer, the co-creators of the popular Netflix ...

The creators of Stranger Things have addressed the intense reaction to the show’s coming-out scene involving Will Byers, following widespread criticism and review bombing of the penultimate episode.