Stranger Things’ Big Musical Hook For Season 5 Is A Departure From The Norm, But I’m Just Glad It’s Not Rick Astley

Although it’s still several months away, Season 5 of “Stranger Things” is finally giving fans a taste with the release of a nearly three-minute trailer. After a two-month wait since the premiere dates were announced, this sneak peek has already garnered almost 10 million views on YouTube. While I was eagerly anticipating a catchy tune in the trailer, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Thankfully, I wasn’t left disappointed with Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”!

In the trailer for Stranger Things Season 5, a remixed version of the song was played, making it hard to recognize at first. However, Variety has confirmed that this tune is actually “Child in Time” by Deep Purple, from their fourth studio album titled Deep Purple in Rock. Although not an ’80s hit as some fans might have assumed, given Eddie Munson’s music preferences revealed in Season 4, it still seemed appropriate. Fortunately, the famous tune “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley was not used, as I would have ended up having that catchy song stuck in my head indefinitely.

It’s not contested that “Child in Time” wasn’t the ideal choice, and the title itself might have sparked discussions among ardent fans as they waited for Season 5 this fall, which Netflix subscribers can access. However, my anticipation was built up for a powerful musical hook for the trailer, not only because the resonance of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” from Season 4 is still vivid in our minds.

As a die-hard movie fan, I’ve got to say that Stranger Things has a knack for creating trailers with music mixes that are simply unforgettable. To this day, I believe the Season 2 trailer, synced to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” is one of the finest moments the show has ever given us. In fact, I might even prefer that trailer over most parts of Season 3 (I’m still grappling with Chief Hopper’s actions in the third season). The timing was spot-on too – the “Thriller” album dropped towards the end of 1982, and Season 2 was set in 1984.

In the trailer for Season 3, “Baba O’Riley,” a song originally from the ’70s and often mistakenly known as “Teenage Wasteland,” was used. This classic tune perfectly complemented the themes of Season 3 and seamlessly blended with the footage. For Season 4, the first trailer featured Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” a song from 1983, while the Season 4B trailer was accompanied by a version of “Running Up That Hill.” This choice was quite clear due to its relevance.

Following the release of the Season 5 trailer, I found myself exploring popular ’80s tunes that might fit well, given the episodes are set in 1987. Past instances like the Jurassic Park reference and the chilling scene where Mrs. Wheeler and Holly hid in a bathtub took me by surprise. In my search, I uncovered one of the decade’s most iconic songs, which was released in ’87: Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up.

Fortunately, the trailer for the final season of Stranger Things didn’t turn out to be a prank like the infamous Rickroll. You can watch it below if you haven’t already:

Thankfully, the teaser for Stranger Things’ last season wasn’t a joke akin to the Rickroll prank. Give it a look below, if you haven’t seen it yet:

Or even more informally:
Phew! The final season trailer of Stranger Things wasn’t another Rickroll! Check it out down there if you haven’t caught it:

Each version conveys the same meaning with slight variations in tone and style.

In simpler terms, the last season of “Stranger Things” will be divided into three parts, wrapping up by the end of 2025. The initial installment is set to premiere on November 26, which is a day before Thanksgiving in the U.S., with Part 2 following on Christmas Day and the series finale airing on New Year’s Eve. This gives fans ample opportunity to rewatch the first four seasons available on Netflix, and maybe even revisit the Season 2 trailer for a refresher.

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2025-07-17 18:37