The cast of Netflix’s Stranger Things has taken fans down memory lane, revisiting one of the show’s most emotional and hilarious scenes — Eleven’s Season 2 return and Finn Wolfhard’s iconic “candlestick weapon” moment.
In a new Netflix YouTube feature, actors Gaten Matarazzo and Finn Wolfhard rewatched the unforgettable reunion scene where Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) makes her grand return to the group after being missing for much of the season. Meanwhile, Finn, who plays Mike Wheeler, famously holds a candlestick as his makeshift weapon, creating one of the show’s most beloved bloopers that fans still talk about years later.
Gaten Matarazzo calls it one of his favorite episodes
During the discussion, Gaten Matarazzo, who portrays Dustin Henderson, revealed that this particular episode remains one of his all-time favorites. “It’s such a beautiful moment,” he said, reflecting on Eleven’s emotional comeback. “You can feel how much the characters have grown. It’s heartfelt and earned.”
As the footage rolled, Gaten couldn’t stop laughing when Finn’s “candlestick moment” appeared. “Him and his stupid candlestick,” Gaten joked, sending fans into nostalgia mode.
Finn Wolfhard recalls the hilarious prop story
Finn also shared the behind-the-scenes story of how he ended up with the random prop. “Everyone had weapons, and I didn’t,” he laughed. “So, I asked if I could have one, and someone handed me a candlestick. I just went with it!”
That improvised decision became a running gag among the Stranger Things cast and crew. “Even this year, the Duffer Brothers were like, ‘Don’t you want the candlestick again?’” Finn revealed.
A heartfelt look at the Stranger Things filming days
Both Gaten and Finn also reminisced about the fun of filming big ensemble scenes. “When the whole cast was in a room, it was chaotic but awesome,” Finn said. “Between takes, we’d just talk and laugh non-stop.”
The candlestick prop may have been a last-minute choice, but it has become a charming part of Stranger Things history, symbolizing the humor and camaraderie that makes the series so special. As fans await the final season, moments like these remind everyone why Stranger Things continues to hold a special place in pop culture.
