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Priah Ferguson made her mark in the entertainment world with her standout role in the Duffer Brothers’ acclaimed series, Stranger Things. As the show draws to a close, she reflects on the profound impact it had on her formative years.
In a candid conversation with Atlanta Magazine, the actress from Atlanta reminisced about the pivotal role that defined much of her youth.
“I have countless memories from my time on Stranger Things,” Priah shared with the publication. “I cherished those moments at the craft services table with Joe Keery and Maya Hawke. They’d sip on coffee while I enjoyed a Coke. The hair and makeup trailer was always a blast; we’d belt out tunes from Hamilton and play games as we waited for the next scene to be set. It was a joyous environment with so many cherished memories.”
The curtain fell on Stranger Things with the premiere of its fifth and concluding season on Netflix in late 2025, culminating in the series finale on December 31, 2025. The final season brought to a close a nine-year journey that began in 2016.
Ferguson joined the cast in Season 2 at the tender age of 10, portraying the beloved character Erica Sinclair. Now at 19, she reflects on the unforgettable experiences that will stay with her for a lifetime.
In her interview, Priah said that filming the final season of the hit series was emotionally “tender” for her.
“It was certainly a tender moment for me. This show has been a part of my life for a decade. After we wrapped each season, I always had this anticipation to see what Erica might contribute to the arc of the story,” she said.
The Daddy’s Little Girls actress added that not being able to feel that anticipation again made the ending especially emotional.
“It feels emotional because I’m wrapping up my childhood,” she said.
Despite the weight of the final season, Ferguson said there was not one specific moment that stood out as the most difficult to film.
“Not really. Our ultimate goal was definitely to tell this story one last time. We all had this energy to do it right and an excitement to tell the story. But as everyone was wrapping up their final scenes and days, there was a countdown. It became more emotional. The energy kind of shifted and it became more sad.”
When asked about the biggest lesson she took from the show, Ferguson pointed to the importance of cast chemistry.
“Just how important the chemistry of the cast is. We all came together to tell a great story. I loved the momentum we created and want to bring it to other projects as an actress, I just get really excited to tell a great story as an actress and put it all out there,” she recalled.
Ferguson also shared why she believes Stranger Things resonated with viewers.
“The show speaks to people of all ages. People who grew up in the 80s, like my mom, would come on set and point out things that she had in her house growing up. It also speaks to Gen Z. I know a lot of people who I grew up with love it because it portrays so many different characters from so many different backgrounds. A lot of people related to that. They grew up with the show and with these characters. I think that’s why it speaks to so many different people. They saw us transition from youth to teenagers and all of the different emotions that involved. People related to it,” she said.