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

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

Before bidding farewell to the acclaimed Netflix series, David Harbour took a walk through the streets of New York with Esquire Spain. This version of the interview appeared in the magazine’s November 2025 issue.

The Final Chapter of a Cultural Phenomenon

On November 26, Netflix’s Stranger Things begins its much-anticipated three-part conclusion. Thanksgiving Day will launch the first four episodes of season eight, followed by three more on Christmas Day. The saga concludes on New Year’s Eve, marking the end of one of Netflix’s most successful original productions.

For Harbour, who gained international recognition for portraying Hawkins, Indiana’s steadfast police chief Jim Hopper, the finale signifies the close of a ten-year creative journey. Fans around the world have awaited this moment, ensuring that late 2025 brings immense attention from the global press.

A Spotlight and a Surprise

Unexpectedly, Harbour’s visibility grew even further after a surprise album release last week reignited public interest. Months earlier, before the pop world’s latest drama unfolded, Esquire Spain journalist Rafael Sánchez Casademont met the American actor to discuss his career, life lessons, and what lies ahead.

On His Bond with 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.”

This sense of nostalgia and wonder still informs Harbour’s view of the city that has shaped both his personal and artistic identity.

Author’s Summary: David Harbour contemplates the end of Stranger Things and shares his reflections on fame, transformation, and his enduring affection for New York City.

Esquire — 2025-11-02