Before diving into the highly anticipated Season 5 of Stranger Things, co-creator Ross Duffer is urging fans to make a crucial adjustment to their television settings. Duffer has publicly called out common TV picture presets as “garbage,” stating they actively “destroy the color” and prevent viewers from experiencing the show as the filmmakers intended.
In a recent Instagram post, Duffer detailed the specific settings that fans should disable. These include features like dynamic contrast, super resolution, and edge enhancer. He emphasized that these “crap” settings often detract from the visual quality of the show.
The most egregious offender, according to Duffer, is the “TruMotion” setting, often referred to as “smooth motion” or the “soap opera effect.” This feature, designed to make motion appear smoother, can result in an artificial look that clashes with the intended cinematic aesthetic.
Duffer also issued a stern warning against using any “vivid” picture modes. He explained that these modes activate all the problematic settings simultaneously, leading to oversaturated colors and a distorted image that is a far cry from the directors’ vision.
Recommended TV Settings to Disable for Stranger Things Season 5:
- Dynamic contrast
- Super resolution
- Edge enhancer
- Color filter
- Noise reduction
- TruMotion (Smooth Motion / Soap Opera Effect)
- Vivid mode
Given the immense popularity of Stranger Things, this advice from Duffer could significantly impact how millions of viewers experience the final season. The show’s return has already proven to be a massive event, with the recent release of Season 5 episodes causing a brief outage on Netflix due to overwhelming viewer traffic.
Stranger Things Season 5: What You Need to Know
The narrative picks up in the fall of 1987, with Hawkins reeling from the opening of the Rifts. Our heroes are united in their mission to find and defeat Vecna, who has disappeared. Meanwhile, the government has placed Hawkins under military quarantine, intensifying their search for Eleven and forcing her into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, a familiar dread looms, signaling that the ultimate battle against a formidable darkness is imminent. The season promises a final, epic confrontation that will require everyone to stand together one last time.
Stranger Things Season 5 Release Schedule:
- Volume 1: November 26, 5 PM PT
- Volume 2: Christmas, 5 PM PT
- The Finale: New Year’s Eve, 5 PM PT
This story was based on reporting from IGN. Read the full report here.
