Are Stranger Things fans in for one final huzzah? We all thought the final episode of Stranger Things 5 would be it - everything got wrapped up with the shocking twist ending that left more questions than answers, honestly. Could those answers get explained away in a secret upcoming episode, though? Here's why fans think it's possible! Spoilers ahead! Related: Stranger Things Fans Share Proof THAT Character Is Still Alive! Known as Conformity Gate, fans are CONVINCED the final episode was just one big fake-out that's preparing for another secret episode to premiere any day now. The "happy ending" of the series in which Hawkins is healed, all the kiddos graduate, and Vecna dies is an illusion, per this theory. Fans think this was just one big ploy in order to keep everyone compliant. How did fans come to this conclusion? Well, in the graduation scene, the crew poses with their hands in front of them much like Vecna - which, if you haven't been on social media, is something that's gone totally viral. It seems way too intentional to just be a fluke! This subtle position along with the grad robes being orange instead of green has fans convinced everyone's under mind control. Whoa! Related: Stranger Things Soundtrack Scores Songs Never Before Allowed In TV Shows Another interesting piece of evidence fans spotted was how the D&D books are arranged in a way to spell out "X IS A LIE" - which they believe is a reference to Dimension X being fake. On top of that, the False Hydra being used in the characters' final D&D campaign is known for creating false realities and erasing memories. Hmm... Inneresting! Even more convincing? In multiple scenes from the second half of the finale viewers can see a box of the Whatzit board game. This is interesting because when Vecna posed as a nice guy to the kids he told them his name was Mr. Whatzit! Hmmm. Are the characters all living in a false reality? Are WE?! Fans think this is all pointing to a January 7 release date of a secret final episode! With the number seven being pretty repetitive in season five (it was the final number they rolled in their game, etc.), they think an episode officially ending things is on the way. Not to mention, Stranger Things is known for releasing on holidays... And January 7 happens to fall on Orthodox Christmas! And if that's still not enough to have your jaw dropped, check this out (below): @eouji01 Because why else would they include such detail Milkshakegate is REAL, birthdaygate is real, all the gates are REAL ???? We reacted to volume 2 exactly how they wanted us to ???? Also what if it's just Kali and Vecna working together and everything is like a mirage that she's making us see which is why everything feels off #strangerthings5 #4thwalltheory #fyp #strangerthingstheory #voltagedialgate ♬ take a slice - ???? ekler Yep, objects changing colors are a red flag you're in Vecna's mind/memory, not reality! Other TikTokers think a new Netflix promo holds clues to it all, too. Wild! Either we're in store for a mind-twisting REAL finale this week or these fans need to take lessons from Game of Thrones fans when it comes to coping over a series' ending. What do YOU think about these theories, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments (below). [Image via Netflix] The post <i>Stranger Things</i> ISN'T Over Yet?! Secret New Episode Theory Explained! appeared first on Perez Hilton.