Stranger Things star opens up on 'emotional' final scene as he details 'best day'

Stranger Things fans are bracing themselves to bid farewell to the beloved programme that has captivated audiences since 2016, as the final instalment of the science fiction drama draws to a close.

Caleb McLaughlin, who portrays Lucas Sinclair in theNetflix series created by Matt and Ross Duffer, has reflected on the moment he completed filming, describing it as the "best day".

The actor appeared on BBC The One Show on Monday (November 10) evening alongside fellow cast members Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp and Gaten Matarazzo, where he discussed the concluding season with presenters Alex Jones and Angelica Bell , reports Manchester Evening News.

Alex immediately remarked: "You've been together for ages, you've grown up together and the chemistry between you is so brilliant."

The presenter then asked: "What was it like to film that last moment before they shouted 'that's a wrap?'"

Caleb confessed: "It was really emotional honestly. I reference a 90s anime flashback, I felt like I was reminiscing on my future, my present and the past."

He continued: "I've been on the show almost half my life, I mean all of us have. It's been 10 years, it's wild. It's something so deep that I can't truly understand yet because my frontal lode is still closing but it was an emotional day but one of my best days."

When questioned about whether he managed to acquire any mementoes from the set, the actor disclosed: "With permission, my bandanna, a wright locket and some clothes from each season."

After the explosive conclusion to series four, Netflix unveiled the trailer for the fifth and final series last month, showing the beloved Indiana youngsters gearing up for their ultimate confrontation with Vecna.

The preview reveals the whereabouts of Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), opening with the antagonist stepping out from the shadows in the Upside Down's version of Hawkins' town hall, declaring: "We can begin."

The scene then shifts to Hawkins residents, who find themselves "stuck" in their hometown as military forces attempt to contain the devastation Vecna wreaked at series four's climax.

Tension escalates as Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler and his friends devise a final assault against Vecna to "end this once and for all".

The preview also features Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) wielding her abilities to soar through the sky, whilst Max (Sadie Sink) is shown being evacuated from hospital by Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), who subsequently finds himself chased by a demodog.

The trailer's closing moments hint at an enormous battle, with Vecna lifting Will towards him whilst declaring: "You are going to help me...one...last...time."

The One Show airs weekdays from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer