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Stranger Thingsseason 5 has officially started filming and fans have their eyes and ears open to not miss out on any spoilers. The series, which has mastered the art of surprises, recently threw another potential surprise with a bombshell video featuring Dr. Martin Brenner, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation.
‘Could Dr. Brenner still be alive?’ is a question that is spreading like wildfire across the fandom. Given Matthew Modine’s previous cryptic comment of being in disbelief that it is over for his character, it has left many wondering if his story is truly done or if the Upside Down has more secrets to reveal.
IsStranger Things’Dr. Martin Brenner Still Alive?
The widely anticipated science fiction Netflix show,Stranger Thingsis expected to return next year. Filled with twisted and horrific themes, fans can hardly wait for its fifth and final season. Expected to beyet another chilling and intriguing season, it has already been raising expectations with its potential plot twists.
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And perhaps, one of the biggest plot twists might be the return ofMatthew Modine‘s Dr. Martin Brenner. Recently a bombshell video was posted by the actor himself on his Instagram, triggering a range of responses from fans, ranging from suspense to shock and surprise. Having met his death in the finale of season 4, Brenner has always been the most enigmatic and pivotal figure ofStranger Things.
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Thus, having posted the video of him as Dr. Brenner from 2019, with the caption—strangerthings5 #bts #drmartinbrenner #papa #indestructible, Modine has triggered speculations about the possible return of his character. Although nothing was officially confirmed by the actor, and neither has Netflix made any comments about it, the possibility of his return seems more apparent given his previous comments about the matter.
Can Matthew Modine’s Dr. Martin Brenner Return?
Matthew Modine’s Dr. Martin Brenner is the head scientist of the Hawkins lab and the reason behind Eleven’s extraordinary powers. His cold and calculating demeanor hasalways made him a fascinating antagonistand to have him come back from the dead could potentially shake the very foundation of theStranger Thingsuniverse.
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After posting the ‘throwback’ video, Modine has kicked off a wave of speculations concerning his potential return. While he has not yet confirmed anything, previously in an interview withVulture, the actor had remarked that he did not believe his character was dead.
Because I wouldn’twanthim to be dead… Three things are curious to me: How did he survive the Demogorgon? How did he survive One?… Dr. Brenner after blowing three guards in the air, he unflinchingly thwarts her and says, “You didn’t think it was going to be that easy, did you?”… I don’t want to believe it’s over, because I love the Duffers.
Although he did add back then that he would love for his character’s story to turn towards redemption, series creators The Duffer Brothers confirmed on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast that Dr. Brenner was dead. Yet, given the mysterious world ofStranger Things, his return might even be a possibility. Since, in a world where monsters and places like the Hawkins lab exist, there is a possibility that even the dead can make a return.
Stranger Thingsseason 5 will be released in 2025, only on Netflix.
Maria Sultan
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