'Stranger Things' Finally Explained How The The Upside Down Works, And The Duffers Told Us How They Decided Who Would Figure It Out

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BIG SPOILERS are ahead for "Stranger Things 5," specifically for the Episode 7 “The Bridge”, streaming with a Netflix subscription. Catch the new episodes before you read further.  It was over nine years ago when "Stranger Things" first introduced the Upside Down to audiences, and since then, the demogorgon-filled place has become a cultural touchstone. But, fans have always wondered: “What exactly is the Upside Down?” In the penultimate episode, “The Bridge,” which makes viewing the series a holiday affair, we finally have our answer to the question. When CinemaBlend had the chance to speak to series creators the Duffer brothers, I had a question of my own about giving fans that moment: How did they decide Gaten Matarazzo’s Dustin would be the character to deliver the big news?  Here’s how Matt Duffer explained the major turning point in the history of "Stranger Things."

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00:00You know, first of all, Dustin is like the science nerd.

00:03So if anyone is going to figure this out or would be able to decipher a printer's notebook, it really

00:09had to be Dustin.

00:10And he's also great at explaining very complex ideas to the other characters who may not be so scientifically minded.

00:21And then, you know, in terms of coining things, I believe Dustin has coined quite a few things, hasn't he?

00:28I can't remember all the things that he coined.

00:31I think he definitely coined the demo dogs.

00:33He called them demo dogs.

00:34Yeah, I mean, yeah, I mean, yeah, he's the brains of the group, right?

00:37I mean, ultimately.

00:38Yes.

00:39At the end of the day, although Steve pulls through in a major way.

00:42He does.

00:43He does.

00:43I'm proud of little Steve.

00:45Yeah, everybody's proud of Steve.

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