Linda Hamilton Declares She Will Not Watch Season 5 of 'Stranger Things': Being Cast "Ruined the Show for Me

Linda Hamilton won't watch Stranger Things Season 5 due to being cast, which ruined the show for her.

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Being part of the final season compromised Hamilton's ability to enjoy the series as a viewer.

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Hamilton believes watching herself in the show would disrupt the reality of the storyline.

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Her role in Season 5 remains undisclosed, adding to the mystery surrounding the finale.

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The Duffer Brothers have kept Hamilton in the dark about the season's storyline to maintain secrecy.

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Hamilton expressed enjoyment working on the show, despite not watching it herself.

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Fans eagerly await Season 5's release, teased with production updates on social media.

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Gaten Matarazzo suggests higher stakes by killing off more characters in the series.

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Production delays may push the release of Stranger Things Season 5 to 2025.

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