Behind the glitz of the “Stranger Things- Season 5” premiere, Netflix was reportedly managing an internal crisis. Multiple insiders reported that the streaming platform enlisted public relations specialists to suppress circulating allegations that actor Millie Bobby Brown had accused her co-star, David Harbour, of “harassment and bullying.”
Executives at Netflix allegedly feared that the controversy could overshadow the series’ highly anticipated finale and jeopardize future spin-offs. According to one insider, Netflix acted quickly because “there’s too much money on the line” and the company “had to bury it fast”.
Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour’s ‘Stranger Things’ appearance was PR, claims expert
Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour’s friendly appearance at the “Stranger Things– Season 5″ premiere reportedly served a strategic purpose amid ongoing allegations behind the scenes. Multiple sources told #ShuterScoop that Netflix discreetly hired public relations specialists to manage reports claiming Brown accused Harbour of “harassment and bullying,” allegations the streaming platform was “desperate to kill.”
According to insiders, the pair’s joint appearance while smiling, laughing, and posing together on the red carpet was not coincidental but carefully coordinated. One publicist familiar with the situation said, “They knew one smiling image could end weeks of bad headlines.” Sources added that event organizers provided “pre-approved talking points,” including references such as “We’re family,”. The Duffer Brothers, who created the hit series, also reportedly emphasized a “safe and happy” set environment during their interviews.
“The message was unity and closure,” an insider explained, describing how Netflix aimed to shift attention back to the show ahead of its highly anticipated finale. Executives allegedly feared that continued discussion of the allegations could “overshadow the finale and derail future spin-offs.”
As one PR expert put it, the orchestrated reunion was less about reconciliation and more about “reputation management,” underscoring the lengths Netflix may have gone to protect one of its biggest franchises.
Originally reported by Bikki Sharma on RealityTea.
