Netflix's hit series "Stranger Things" has quietly corrected an editing mistake in its fifth and final season after fans discovered a visible production marker in one of the episodes.

According to US Magazine, the error, which quickly spread across social media, showed bright pieces of tape on the ground during a scene featuring Will (Noah Schnapp) and Robin (Maya Hawke).

The mistake appeared in part 1 of Season 5, released on November 26. In a tense nighttime sequence, Will and Robin search for the spot where Will last saw a vision from Vecna.

As they walk through a dimly lit park with flashlights, viewers noticed two colored X marks — one orange and one blue — on the ground ahead of the characters.

The markings looked like the kind used on sets to help actors know where to stand.

A TikTok user shared the clip on December 4, captioning it with humor and a bit of disbelief.

The video quickly gained traction, and many fans laughed at the oversight, while others pointed out how unusual it was for such a detail to slip into the final cut.

Some viewers even said the mistake made the show feel more human, reminding them that even big productions can have small flaws.

Since the clip went viral, the latest version of the episode no longer shows the tape. The correction suggests that the show's team acted fast once the issue gained attention.

'Stranger Things' Errors Become Fan Talking Point

This wasn't the only inconsistency fans caught in the new season. Earlier episodes featured a flashback of Will and Jonathan building Castle Byers, which many viewers said did not match the story described in the show's dialogue.

In the flashback, the weather appeared sunny even though the characters had mentioned being soaked by rain, and the boys acted normally despite the emotional moment their family was facing.

These small errors have become part of the fun for fans, who often analyze every frame of "Stranger Things" for clues about the Upside Down.

While the production mistakes drew attention, many viewers still focused on the story's bigger moments — particularly Will showcasing unexpected powers during the finale of Volume 1.

Creator Ross Duffer explained that the dramatic ending was planned to balance the darkness of the children being taken with the excitement of Will discovering his abilities, Yahoo reported.

His brother and co-creator Matt Duffer also reminded audiences that the show is not meant to mimic the brutal tone of "Game of Thrones," assuring fans that there would be no major character massacre.

With Volume 2 arriving on December 25 and the finale set for December 31.

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