"When Millie Bobby Brown recently announced that, at 21, she had adopted a daughter, some recalled that over the course of 42 episodes of Stranger Things, the actress had managed to overcome adolescence, move to another country, get married, build a house, and start a family. In fiction, meanwhile, she's still 13 years old, even though a decade has passed in real life."
"Time moves very slowly in the town of Hawkins. And the schizophrenic cadence of series premieres between seasons is to blame. It's no wonder, then, that many viewers were disappointed when the fourth season ended in July 2022, realizing that it still wasn't the end of the show and that they would have to wait another three long years to close the chapter. And December 31 is still a long way off."
Millie Bobby Brown adopted a daughter at 21 while her Stranger Things character remains 13, highlighting the show's slow in-universe timeline. Over 42 episodes the character ages little despite a decade passing in real life. Seasonal premiere delays elongate perceived time, leaving viewers frustrated after long waits between seasons, notably the three-year gap after season four. Streaming platforms' irregular schedules impede narrative continuity and audience engagement. Examples like Wednesday and Upload illustrate how long production intervals cause viewers to lose track of plots and wonder whether series are still ongoing.
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