David Harbour Reflects On the End of 'Stranger Things', Life Lessons and the Next Step
Before saying farewell to the acclaimed Netflix series, actor David Harbour took a reflective walk through the streets of New York with Esquire Spain. The feature appeared in the magazine’s November 2025 issue.
The End of an Era
Starting November 26, Netflix’s Stranger Things will launch its long-anticipated three-part farewell. The first four episodes of the eighth season debut on Thanksgiving Day, followed by three more on Christmas Day. The final episode arrives on New Year’s Eve, marking the conclusion of a ten-year journey for both the cast and its devoted fans.
David Harbour’s Evolution
Harbour, celebrated worldwide for bringing Hawkins’ police chief Jim Hopper to life, admits the final season represents both closure and personal transformation. After years of embodying the character, he views this ending as an opportunity for reinvention.
The Spotlight and a Surprise Distraction
As expected, the second half of 2025 has drawn immense global attention toward Harbour and the series. Yet an unexpected factor—a surprise album release that captured global headlines—has only intensified scrutiny around him.
In Conversation with Esquire Spain
In September, before the music storm began, Esquire Spain journalist Rafael Sánchez Casademont met Harbour to discuss his artistic path, the emotional weight of Stranger Things’ conclusion, and his aspirations beyond the show. The conversation was edited for clarity and focus.
On His Connection to New York
“When I was a kid it was this magical place. I grew up about an hour outside the city, in a suburban town in Westchester.”
For Harbour, New York remains a symbol of inspiration and character—a backdrop as enduring as his cinematic roles.
Author’s Summary
David Harbour looks back on the end of Stranger Things, sharing heartfelt memories and hopes for future reinvention as one chapter closes and another begins.