Netflix’s global phenomenon Stranger Things is coming to an end, and for Sadie Sink, saying goodbye to Max Mayfield wasn’t easy. The 22-year-old actress, who joined the series in Season 2 (2017), has been an integral part of the show ever since.
As the series prepares for its much-anticipated fifth and final season, Sadie shared how she bid farewell—and the special souvenirs she took with her.
Goodbye to Sadie Sink
In a recent interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Sadie reflected on her journey with Stranger Things, describing how difficult it was to part ways with a character she literally grew up playing.
“It was really hard, really difficult to say goodbye. The show has been around for almost 10 years. We grew up on set, and our audience grew up watching us. It feels like a huge part of my life,” she said.
.@SadieSink found it difficult to say goodbye to @Stranger_Things 🥺 #FallonTonight #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/TShYG1j7Lo
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) January 31, 2025
To keep Max’s memory alive, Sadie took home some sentimental items from the set. She ensures she’ll always have a piece of Stranger Things with her.
Stranger Things Set
She revealed she took some essential items Max used throughout the seasons. “Just the essentials, you know,” she said. “I needed Max’s skateboard, which was actually given to me. I’ve got some Walkmans, a Kate Bush cassette, some Vans sneakers- basically every shoe she’s ever worn,” she shared.
The objects are great, especially when Max’s favorite Kate Bush Running Up That Hill becomes a significant moment in the show, at least in Season 4. Skateboard, Walkman, and cassette tapes just sum up the rebellious yet deeply emotive personality that Max has.
Launched in 2016, Stranger Things was immediately a pop culture phenomenon. This show is based in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. It follows a group of kids who discover an alternate dimension, known as the Upside Down, which seems sinister. The supernatural threats then start to come out, and they all come together to fight the demonic creatures controlled by the powerful antagonist, Vecna.
Sadie’s character, Max, had a complete shift in major storyline in Season 3. Her brother, Billy, gets killed by the Mind Flayer. In Season 4, she became one of Vecna’s primary targets, cementing her as the central figure of the battle in Hawkins and Upside Down.
Season 5 release date
If reports are to be believed, Stranger Things Season 5 will finally arrive soon. It will mark the conclusion of what seems to be an epic last season. As the cast prepares to say goodbye for good, Sadie’s keepsakes remind her of the journey that she and her co-stars, along with millions of fans worldwide, embarked on together.