David Harbour Reflects On the End of 'Stranger Things', Life Lessons and the Next Step

Before parting ways with the acclaimed Netflix series, David Harbour took a walk through New York with Esquire Spain. A version of this conversation appeared in the November 2025 issue of the magazine.

The Final Chapter of an Era

On November 26, Stranger Things will begin its three-part farewell. The first four episodes of season eight premiere on Thanksgiving Day, followed by three more on Christmas. The story concludes on New Year’s Eve, marking the end of Netflix’s most successful original show.

This finale closes a decade-long journey for David Harbour, who rose to global fame portraying Hawkins’ steadfast police chief, Jim Hopper. As fans anticipate the end, the final months of 2025 have naturally drawn immense media interest.

Unexpected Spotlight

The attention around Harbour has grown even further after a surprise album release last week ignited widespread cultural buzz. Yet, before that wave began, journalist Rafael Sánchez Casademont met with Harbour in September to look back on his acting journey, discuss the emotional farewell to Stranger Things, and explore what lies ahead.

Harbour’s 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.”

Harbour recalls New York not just as a city, but as the landscape that fueled his early imagination and shaped his creative spirit.

Author’s Summary

David Harbour reflects on closing a cinematic chapter with Stranger Things, embracing change, and finding renewed inspiration from his roots in New York.

Esquire — 2025-11-02