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

Before saying goodbye to the hit Netflix show, David Harbour walks the streets of New York with Esquire Spain. A version of this article was published in the November 2025 issue of Esquire Spain magazine.

The Final Farewell of Stranger Things

On 26 November, Netflix’s Stranger Things will begin its long-awaited three-part farewell. Thanksgiving Day will launch the first four episodes of season eight, followed by another three episodes on Christmas Day. The finale will air on New Year’s Eve, marking the end of the streaming platform’s most successful original series.

David Harbour's Journey

This finale concludes a decade-long journey for David Harbour, who gained international recognition playing Hawkins, Indiana’s police chief, Jim Hopper. The ending of the series has drawn significant media attention throughout late 2025.

A Surprise Spotlight

Harbour’s media presence intensified last week when a surprise album dropped, increasing the spotlight on him dramatically. Prior to this event, Esquire Spain’s Rafael Sánchez Casademont met with Harbour in September to discuss his career, the bittersweet conclusion of Stranger Things, and his future plans.

Harbour's Connection to New York City

“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 City holds a special place in his heart, linking his childhood memories to the vibrant life he now leads as an actor.

Author’s Summary

David Harbour shares reflections on ending Stranger Things, life lessons gained, and his future outlook while expressing nostalgia for his childhood near New York City.

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Esquire — 2025-11-02