Imagine sinking hundreds of millions into a cultural juggernaut only to have fans cry foul over a sketch in the end credits. That's the unlikely storm Netflix faced with the Stranger Things finale, released on New Year's Eve, when eagle-eyed viewers spotted what they believed was a telltale sign of artificial intelligence creeping into the production.
Despite reports pegging the Season 5 budget at a staggering $400 million, roughly £300 million at current rates, the backlash was swift, with some labelling the artwork as 'nasty work' unworthy of such lavish spending.
