On Saturday, November 15, 2025, fans gathered for “One Last Bike Ride” in Los Angeles for a celebration in honor of the final season of Stranger Things. For many fans, it was more than just an event; it was an opportunity to relive the moments they grew up with. For others, the 80’s era they lived in, to finally have a chance to connect with the characters they watched for so long.
While speaking to some students and family members, Alexander Sanchez, a relative, got the chance to volunteer for this event, and got to experience different emotions from a different perspective by contributing behind the scenes at this event. Sanchez assisted as a lead in the Gatorade portion role, helping support the actors from the Stranger Things event.
Although Sanchez hasn’t fully watched the series in its entirety, he recognized the passion around him. “I only watched the very first season, and then I kind of lost track of it because of work. I always work two jobs, so I don’t watch TV often as a result,” Sanchez mentioned, watching the fans from the sidelines go crazy with joy now and then. In addition to getting to enjoy the city of Los Angeles, he also gets to watch his sister Jessica Tranchi as an actor in the Stranger Things experience.
Tranchi took on a role in the Stranger Things experience, stepping into character as a scientist who works in Hawkins. For her, it wasn’t just playing a character but putting a bit of herself into it.” Tranchi stated that she explained seeing the different numbers of characters that were brought to life.
As a fan of the show herself, she admitted to feeling sad recognizing that there will no longer be a constant number of seasons after season 5. “I’m sad there will be no more shows coming after the end, but I know I can relive the whole thing by watching it all over again.” Those mixed emotions show how this can relate to many fans.
Ferni Guatemala, another fan of the show, explained that he himself was feeling sad but excited to see what the show had to bring, “Besides being sad, I’m excited to see how they plan to capture the demogorgon and destroy Vecna, but scared to see if any of the main characters will die this season.”
D’Alessandra Pienda, a fan who has been there since the beginning, described her reaction to the show as a jaw-dropping experience. “I felt surprised when I watched the show. I can’t wait for the rest to come out. I feel like the ending will be something everyone will remember.” As fans all over the world wait for the final season to arrive, one thing will remain, the impact the series has had on people since 2016. This impact will continue even after the season ends. Fans around the world eagerly await the conclusion of Hawkins’ story and hope to see how the series answers lingering questions as characters face their final battle.
