Sobbing Star: Noah Schnapp's Emotional Farewell on Stranger Things Finale!

NOAH SCHRAPP'S EMOTIONAL FAREWELL TO WINONA RYDER LEAVES NETFLIX FANS REELING

In a shocking display of vulnerability, Stranger Things heartthrob Noah Schnapp has revealed that he was overcome with emotion when bidding farewell to his on-screen mom, Winona Ryder, on the last day of filming for the show's fifth and final season. The 21-year-old actor, who has been embroiled in controversy over his comments on the Israel-Hamas war, broke down in tears as he hugged Ryder goodbye, leaving fans and critics alike talking.

In a candid interview with Variety, Schnapp opened up about the emotional farewells that took place behind the scenes of the sci-fi Netflix hit. "I was at Winona's last day," he recalled. "I was like, 'This is a work goodbye; we'll see each other soon.' And then I was in her trailer, and I was like, 'No! You can't leave!' I was holding on to her, just sobbing. I did not expect it to hit me so hard."

While some fans sympathized with the two co-stars' emotional parting, many took to social media to poke fun at Schnapp's comments. "She ain't ever seeing him again I'm crying," one Twitter user joked. Others were more scathing, suggesting that Schnapp was simply devastated because he knows his career is likely over after the show ends.

But not everyone was laughing. A third of fans defended Schnapp, pointing out that Ryder has spoken publicly about how much she's going to miss working with the young actor. "This is so sweet," one fan wrote. "I'm sure it was like leaving a second mom. Winona talked about how her favorite part was seeing all the kids grow up, I'm sure she was sobbing too."

Schnapp has been at the center of controversy in recent months over his comments on the Israel-Hamas war. In November 2023, he sparked outrage by showing off "Zionism is sexy" stickers on social media, prompting widespread criticism and calls for him to be boycotted.

In response, Schnapp took to TikTok to apologize for his comments, insisting that he only wants "peace and safety for innocent people." But many critics accused him of being insincere, suggesting that the apology was forced by Netflix after a backlash from fans and fellow cast members.

According to sources close to the show, however, there was no pressure on Schnapp to speak out. "His latest apology wasn't anything forced on him from castmates, the show or producers, or even Netflix," an insider told TheScholarlyNote.com. "People close to him have talked to him about it - but there was zero pressure put on him to do anything specific or take down any videos, or comments on the subject."

The source claimed that Schnapp had simply learned a valuable lesson from the experience and was now trying to move forward with more positivity. "He sees what it has done and if he can now do anything to make people feel more at ease, that is his ultimate goal," they added.

But not everyone is convinced by Schnapp's apology. In fact, many fans are still fuming about his comments on the Israel-Hamas war, with some calling for him to be dropped from future projects. As one fan put it: "The best part of this show ending is that he'll most likely probably not work after this."

And with the final season of Stranger Things set to premiere on November 26, fans are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of the sci-fi saga. But will Schnapp's career survive the fallout from his comments? Only time will tell.

THE FINAL BATTLE AWAITS

As the show's final season teeters on the brink of release, fans are bracing themselves for what promises to be a thrilling and emotionally charged conclusion. "But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown," the official synopsis for the last chapter teases.

The penultimate series aired all the way back in July 2022, leaving fans eager for more. But with the government placing the town under military quarantine and intensifying its hunt for Eleven, things are about to get a whole lot darker.

"Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding," the synopsis continues. "As the anniversary of Will's disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread."

Will Schnapp be able to redeem himself in the final season? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: fans are ready for the thrilling conclusion that awaits them on November 26.