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Fan theories never die: Jamie Campbell Bower reveals he's learning that lesson the ... - Facebook

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Jamie Campbell Bower is learning fan theories outlive the show itself — even the creators' own closure can't kill a stubborn "conformity gate" claim.

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  • Jamie Campbell Bower is personally discovering that fan theories about Stranger Things refuse to die even after the show ends.
  • The Duffer Brothers say they told the story they always wanted over 10 years, yet certain theories persist regardless.
  • Even Millie Bobby Brown publicly dismissed the so-called 'conformity gate' theory, and it still circulates among fans.
  • Cast and creators closing the door on a narrative doesn't stop audiences from keeping alternative readings alive.