- By Aarushi Raina
- Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:16 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Stranger Things 5 Controversy: Ahead of the upcoming season release, Stranger Things has been embroiled in controversy after actor Millie Bobby Brown allegedly accused her co-star, David Harbour of bullying and harassment on the show set. The actress who plays Eleven has reportedly lodged a formal complaint against Harbour. Reports also claim that this has prompted an internal investigation within the streaming company. This comes just ahead of the release of the first part of Stranger Things Season 5, leaving fans shocked.
According to a Radar Online report, Millie Bobby Brown has submitted a lengthy complaint accusing the actor of bullying and harassment during the filming of the show’s final season. An insider source quoted by the outlet said, “Millie Bobby Brown filed a harassment and bullying claim before they started shooting the last season. There were pages and pages of accusations. The investigation went on for months."
Netflix has not yet commented on the matter, but it is said that the streaming company conducted a months-long internal probe. However, the results of the internal investigation have not been made public yet. Brown, 21, allegedly filmed the series finale in the presence of a personal representative on set.
Notably, David Harbour was not accused of any sexual impropriety in the complaint, as per Page Six.
Millie Bobby Brown And David Harbour In Stranger Things
In the beloved Netflix show, Millie Bobby Brown portrays the lead protagonist, Eleven, whereas David Harbour plays her onscreen father, police chief Jim Hopper. They star alongside Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton and others.
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Amid bullying and harassment claims, Harbour's old statement about Brown has surfaced online.
Amid the bullying and harassment claims, Harbour's old statements about Brown have resurfaced online.
Earlier in 2021, Harbour, on a That Scene with Dan Patrick podcast, opened up about his real protective feelings toward Brown. He said, as quoted by Page Six, "Millie and I have always had sort of a special relationship because I knew her when she was so young. I knew her before any of this big fame hit. I have a real protective feeling for her. I have a real, like, worry. I worry about her and the fame and all that she has to struggle with.”
Stranger Things 5 Release Timeline
Stranger Things Season 5 will be released in three parts: Volume 1 on November 26, 2025, Volume 2 on December 25, 2025, and the finale on December 31, 2025.
