The writer&#039;s strike is taking down major productions of the season as a highly acclaimed show follows the likes of Stranger Things in pause.

“These aren’t fun times” &#8211; After Duffer Brothers’ &#8216;Stranger Things&#8217; Announcement Another Fan-Favorite Show Gets Postponed Amidst the WGA Strike

“These aren’t fun times” &#8211; After Duffer Brothers’ &#8216;Stranger Things&#8217; Announcement Another Fan-Favorite Show Gets Postponed Amidst the WGA Strike - Netflix Junkie

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<p>The WGA strike is the only thing that buzzing chat boxes of Hollywood these days. Multiple projects in the pipeline have been delayed because the creative minds left their desks. At this moment, nothing seems to have settled down according to the demands of writers who want increased pay and security from the authorities. While this march continuously is affecting the projects, people waited long to watch, including<em> Stranger Things</em>.</p>
<p>Recently, Duffer Brothers halted the production of the fifth and final season of the supernatural horror drama. Now another fan-favorite show is standing on the same point as writers stand strong supporting each other.</p>
<h2><strong>Netflix faces another setback following the halt of Stranger Things </strong></h2>
<p>Co-writer of the highly acclaimed series<em> Cobra Kai</em> Jon Hurwitz turned to Twitter to address the labor unrest. He stated that writers are forced to put down their pens because the studio fails to meet their demands. The Netflix writer announced that they are pausing their scribbling pens in the <em>Cobra Kai</em> writers&#8217; room also to show their support for the strike. <em>&#8220;These aren&#8217;t fun times, but it&#8217;s unfortunately necessary. The moment a fair deal is in place, we&#8217;ll get back to kicking ass,&#8221;</em> he wrote.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">We hate to strike, but if we must, we strike hard. Pencils down in the Cobra Kai writers room. No writers on set. These aren&#39;t fun times, but it&#39;s unfortunately necessary. The moment a fair deal is in place, we&#39;ll get back to kicking ass. In the meantime, sending strength and… <a href="https://t.co/99UulF7HeW">https://t.co/99UulF7HeW</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Jon Hurwitz (@jonhurwitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonhurwitz/status/1653392069665214467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>He continued giving a shout-out to the writers standing on the NYC streets fighting on the behalf of writers&#8217; community. For the unversed, the creative team of the comedy-drama was working on the sixth season. However, fans might need to wait for this show also for a longer period just like <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Stranger Things</em></a>.</p>
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<p>This news has stirred the internet considering both shows are standing at a point where the storyline wraps up. Surprisingly, fans are showing great spirit in the midst of these chaotic times.</p>
<h2><strong>How fans are reacting to the cancellation of Cobra Kai production </strong></h2>
<p>People are showing solidarity with the union&#8217;s efforts, saying they can wait a little longer until writers get their rightful. Netizens are circulating the announcement on Twitter standing strong with the decisions made by the creative teams.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Glad the WGA is striking. The industry pay rates are regressing across the board while network profits keep increasing. Even non-union editor work is now 1998 pay rates. It&#39;s supposed to be a team. Everyone should share in the success.</p>
<p>&mdash; Jason Honeycutt (@Jason_Honeycutt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jason_Honeycutt/status/1653440000669933574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>While some support the movement due to the industry pay rates, others express their willingness to wait until the strike is over.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cobra Kai season 6 is still a go. That’s great news for us cobra Kai fans however I hope the writers get better pay and it gets resolved soon where everyone is happy</p>
<p>&mdash; Shauna (@urautisticidiot) <a href="https://twitter.com/urautisticidiot/status/1654553135883468802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cobra Kai Season 6 🙁 I will be patiently waiting. <a href="https://t.co/JnXRUU7leA">pic.twitter.com/JnXRUU7leA</a></p>
<p>&mdash; EvG (@evGhosthound) <a href="https://twitter.com/evGhosthound/status/1653762875884699654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">As long as this writers strike doesn’t impact season 6 of Cobra Kai I’m good.  Other than that I hope they get their money &amp; then some</p>
<p>&mdash; Atomic Purple Nintendo 64 Controller (@SkatinManning) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkatinManning/status/1653266615998337024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Damn, Cobra Kai is affected by the strike. I respect the writers and will be looking forward to Season 6, even if it isn’t until this strike ends.</p>
<p>&mdash; NintenCade360 🇺🇦 Stands With WGA (@PinMike8666) <a href="https://twitter.com/PinMike8666/status/1654243664753840132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>&mdash; Welcome to Chickenlandia (@Chickenlandia1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chickenlandia1/status/1653881613821026306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>The last writers’ strike came in 2007, which lasted for three months. Now the biggest fear of streamers and production houses would come true if this trek takes the same turn. Since <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-we-have-a-large-netflix-ceo-hints-at-the-plans-to-weather-the-writers-strike-laying-down-a-blueprint-for-streaming-platforms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">it is possible that their strategies to distract viewers might not work for a long perio</a>d. However, people are only wishing that things get resolved in time so everyone can get back to work.</p>
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<p>Do you support the writers&#8217; strike? Drop your comments below!</p>


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