TMDb/Stranger Things Celebrity As Stranger Things ends, the Duffer Brothers leave Netflix for Paramount. How the final season's reception compares to Game of Thrones. April 27, 2026 AceShowbiz - The challenge of maintaining a hit franchise's momentum beyond its initial success is formidable. While HBO continues to expand the universe of Game of Thrones with spin-offs, the process has been far from seamless. Similarly, Netflix is focused on ensuring that Stranger Things remains a significant cultural force even after the show concluded its nearly decade-long, five-season run at the end of 2025.