Is Eleven dead? Caleb McLaughlin shares his view on Stranger Things ending

Caleb McLaughlin plays Lucas Sinclair in the popular Netflix show Stranger Things. He talked about what he thinks happened to Eleven at the end of the show. Eleven is played by Millie Bobby Brown. Caleb shared his thoughts while he was on the ABC talk show The View. He was there to talk about his new animated movie called Goat.

During the interview, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin asked McLaughlin what he thinks happened to Eleven at the end of the show. Before he answered, Griffin warned him by saying, “Don’t break my heart.” McLaughlin replied that he believes Eleven is “gone”, as stated by Deadline. When Griffin reacted loudly and said “No!”, McLaughlin repeated his view. He clearly said, “Rest in peace, Eleven.”

Stranger Things ending explained

The ending of Stranger Things has confused many fans since it first aired. In the final episode released on December 31, Eleven stayed behind in the Upside Down while the world around her was collapsing. Her friends escaped, but Eleven was last seen making a sacrifice. A short ending scene showed the characters 18 months later.

Is Eleven alive or dead

In that final scene, the characters said they believe Eleven somehow survived. McLaughlin explained that Lucas, the character he plays, believes Eleven is alive. However, McLaughlin said that personally, as an actor, he does not believe she survived, as per Deadline report.He added clearly, “Nah, she’s gone,” when talking about Eleven. McLaughlin also confirmed that Stranger Things officially ended with Season 5. Another cast member, Sadie Sink, who played Max Mayfield, shares the same opinion about Eleven.

Sadie Sink said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that she believes Eleven is dead. Sink explained that the characters saying Eleven might be alive was only a way for them to cope with the loss. On The View, McLaughlin said the show’s creators wanted to keep hope alive for fans. He said the Duffer Brothers wanted to leave “a level of optimism” that the show always had.

Caleb McLaughlin new movie Goat

Outside of Stranger Things, McLaughlin stars in a new animated sports comedy movie titled Goat. The movie is directed by Tyree Dillihay. The film also stars Gabrielle Union as part of the cast. McLaughlin shared a funny moment involving Gabrielle Union during his The View appearance, as cited by Deadline. He said they had not seen each other for a few weeks due to busy schedules. When they finally met again, Union did not greet him normally. Instead, she immediately asked him one question. According to McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union asked, “Is Eleven dead or not?”

FAQs

Q1. Is Eleven dead in Stranger Things?

Caleb McLaughlin says he believes Eleven is dead, even though the show’s ending leaves it unclear.

Q2. What did Sadie Sink say about Eleven’s fate?

Sadie Sink said she thinks Eleven died and the hopeful ending was just a way for characters to cope.