At a Glance
- Millie Bobby Brown cried watching Eleven’s final scene
- She posted her raw reaction video on Instagram
- Brown captioned it “Watching THAT scene for the first time”
- Why it matters: Fans see how the actress processed her character’s ambiguous fate
One week after Netflix dropped the last episodes, Millie Bobby Brown filmed herself watching a pivotal moment. The footage shows her wiping tears as Eleven’s story concludes.
The Scene That Made Her Cry
In the finale, Mike tells their friends how Elevan survived. He claims she destroyed the Upside Down and escaped death. The group watches her walk toward a village with three waterfalls-the peaceful life she always wanted.
Brown posted the clip January 9 with a simple caption. She whispered through sniffles:
> “Thank you for all these years. I appreciate it.”
Then she removed her headphones and added:
> “F–k. This damn show!”
Castmates Split on What It Means
Not everyone agrees Eleven lived. Sadie Sink told Jimmy Fallon:
> “I think she’s dead. I think Mike’s story is just one last story.”
The Duffer brothers designed the ending to stay open. Ross told Tudum:
> “She lives on in their hearts, whether that’s real or not.”
Matt explained they wanted viewers to confront the reality of Eleven’s situation and how she could live a normal life.
Key Takeaways
- Brown’s emotional response shows the impact of filming five seasons
- Cast interpretations vary on Eleven’s fate
- The creators intentionally left the ending ambiguous
- Fans must decide what to believe about Eleven’s ultimate future
