Maya Hawke flags plot hole while filming Stranger Things season 5 amid chaotic production

Maya Hawke revealed she pointed out a potential plot hole during the filming of Stranger Things season 5, as shown in the Netflix documentary One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5.

In the behind-the-scenes footage, Hawke questions director Shawn Levy about whether the characters were aware of Robin and Vickie’s secret relationship. She suggested performing the scene in whispers to reflect the secrecy, highlighting a detail that had not been clearly addressed in earlier episodes. Levy responded positively, calling her suggestion “good,” though it’s unclear whether the adjustment was implemented.

The final season of Stranger Things, which concluded nearly a decade of storytelling, presented challenges for the Duffer brothers. In the same documentary, Matt Duffer admitted that the script for the finale episode was not fully completed when filming began, describing the process as “the most difficult writing circumstances we’ve ever faced.” Ross Duffer added that despite planning, the team often had to improvise on set.

Fans of the show have shared mixed reactions online, with some expressing that the finale felt rushed and pointing out inconsistencies across episodes. Comments on social media noted that certain plot developments, including Robin and Vickie’s relationship, seemed underexplained or abrupt.

Hawke, who plays Robin Buckley, described her final day on set as one of the happiest yet most emotional moments of her time on the series, praising the friendships formed over the years. The documentary captures these behind-the-scenes pressures and the emotional toll of wrapping up a decade-long cultural phenomenon.

One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 is now streaming on Netflix.