Millie Bobby Brown’s bullying complaint against David Harbour puts spotlight on ‘Stranger Things 5’ set culture

Highlights

• Millie Bobby Brown allegedly submitted a detailed complaint accusing David Harbour of bullying and harassment
  
• Investigation reportedly took place over several months before filming began
  
• No public findings disclosed; production remains focused on Season 5 release
  
• Allegations surface as Netflix prepares to debut final season in multiple parts
  

Complaint filed before Season 5 shoot

Millie Bobby Brown filed a formal complaint against co-star David Harbour ahead of production on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, according to a report by Radaronline. The actress alleged bullying and harassment, prompting an internal workplace review.

Sources cited in the report say Brown documented several instances and provided detailed notes that triggered a months-long investigation by the production team.

What the report claims

According to the same outlet, “Millie Bobby Brown filed a harassment and bullying claim before they started shooting the last season. There were pages and pages of accusations. The investigation went on for months.”

The outlet states that the process included reviewing extensive documentation tied to the allegations.

Investigation outcome remains undisclosed

No findings from the reported internal probe have been made public. Neither Brown, Harbour, nor the production company has issued a statement on the investigation’s outcome or current status.

The situation has drawn attention to workplace conduct on major streaming productions as the show enters its final stretch.

How it may affect the final season

• No confirmation of impact on release schedule
  
• Marketing and promotional plans remain unchanged publicly
  
• Report quotes sources saying the focus remains on the show’s finale
  

One quote cited in the report states: “It will be a theatrical event. Nothing is going to overshadow this, not even the leading man’s private life.”

Season 5 release details

The final season of Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers, will roll out in multiple parts:

• Four episodes on November 26
  
• Additional episodes on Christmas
  
• Final set on New Year’s Eve
  

The season brings back Vecna and centers on the characters’ final showdown with the villain.