For those eager for a cozy Stranger Things detour, the new Stranger Things: Fireplace is a mesmerizing one-hour experience, though it is entirely separate from the season five finale. The special transforms screens into the Byers’ living room, with flickering flames illuminating the iconic alphabet wall and casting an eerie yet festive glow.

From the crackling fire to Hawkins’ haunting atmosphere, it delivers nostalgia and ambiance, blending supernatural suspense with yuletide charm. This interactive trip down memory lane offers fan-service magic without impacting the epic showdown.

In the center of the Byers’ living room, a Dungeons and Dragons game lies ready, surrounded by familiar bits and bobs from the show. Around the twenty-minute mark, the lights begin flashing, spelling out the ominous word “RUN” as the chilling roar of a Demogorgon erupts, briefly transforming the room into the Upside Down.

The eerie atmosphere returns to normal, only to surge again at the finale, where warped sounds and the creature’s shadow crawling across the wall leave viewers mesmerized and unnervingly immersed.

While the Stranger Things: Fireplace special immerses viewers in nostalgia and eerie charm, the season five finale shifts focus back to the main storyline. In an interview with Variety, Matt Duffer teased that the finale will delve deeper into Vecna’s memories. He revealed a new Russia storyline following a small group of characters, including Max and Holly, who are somewhat removed from the main action.

Matt Duffer explained, "That’s what we call our new Russia storyline," adding that it is designed to naturally intertwine with other plots, promising events abroad will ripple back to Hawkins, intensifying tension and mystery. Meanwhile, Netflix has expanded the Fireplace concept beyond Stranger Things, adding immersive versions for some of its other hit shows.

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Netflix is turning screens into immersive worlds this holiday season, giving fans its biggest hits a cozy, interactive twist that teases surprises, hidden details, and unexpected moments in each story.

Netflix is bringing holiday screens to life with immersive fireplaces for Wednesday and KPop Demon Hunters. In Wednesday Fireplace, Thing clicks his fingers to ignite a Medusa-shaped fireplace in the Addams household, while lightning, thunder, and swirling smoke turn the flames briefly purple, creating an eerily magical atmosphere.

Meanwhile, KPop Demon Hunters: Fireplace pulses with orchestral music, flames rising and falling with each note. The fire intensifies during key moments, offering mesmerizing visuals, subtle surprises, and a uniquely festive yet thrilling experience for fans.

For viewers seeking cozy ambiance beyond Netflix shows, a variety of non-themed fireplaces offer perfect streaming comfort. From the rustic charm of a Birchwood Cabin Fireplace to the sleek elegance of a Mid-Century Modern Fireplace, or the festive glow of a White Christmas Fireplace, there is something for every mood and setting.

Netflix-themed fireplaces, such as Bridgerton, Spellbound, and The Witcher, add extra flair to the screen. Until Stranger Things volume 2 arrives, fans can enjoy the immersive Stranger Things: Fireplace to fill the wait with suspense and nostalgia.

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