Linkin Park - In The End Music Video

Linkin Park: Inspiration for “Stranger Things” Finale from “In The End” Music Video?

The fan theories continue: Could the final episode of “Stranger Things” have been inspired by Linkin Park’s music video for “In The End”?

Image: In The End [Official HD Music Video] – Linkin Park

The much-anticipated ninth episode of Stranger Things 5” didn’t arrive yesterday. Fans now have to live with the ending as it is. However, there are other theories about the season finale, particularly regarding the setting of the final battle. Anyone who watched the episode will remember a scene with a striking, barren, desert-like landscape. And for some Linkin Park fans, it looks very familiar…

If you’ve ever seen the music video for Linkin Park’s huge hit “In The End,” you might notice the similarity. Of course, the song wasn’t exactly released recently - it’s from their acclaimed 2000 debut, Hybrid Theory. The "Stranger Things" team hasn’t commented on this theory, which has been widely discussed online with many comments and memes. Still, the resemblance is hard to ignore.

For comparison, here’s the music video and the clip from the latest “Stranger Things” episode:

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