Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has reportedly filed a formal complaint against her co-star David Harbour, alleging harassment and bullying on the set of the Netflix series. The alleged incident is said to have occurred prior to filming the show’s fifth and final season.
According to a report from the Mail on Sunday, Brown — who plays the telekinetic heroine Eleven — submitted a detailed harassment and bullying claim against Harbour, who portrays her on-screen adoptive father, Chief Jim Hopper. The outlet claims that the complaint prompted an internal investigation by Netflix, which reportedly lasted several months.
> “There were pages and pages of accusations,” a source told the newspaper. “Millie filed her claim before filming began, and the inquiry went on for months.”
While the investigation’s outcome remains unclear, reports emphasize that no allegations of sexual misconduct were made against Harbour. Netflix has so far declined to comment on the matter.
Tension Behind the Scenes of ‘Stranger Things’
The news arrives just as fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Stranger Things season five — the final chapter in the globally popular sci-fi series. The first part of the season is scheduled to premiere on November 27, followed by the second installment on December 26, and the grand finale on January 1, 2026.
The show’s final episode will also be screened in more than 350 cinemas across the US and UK, aligning with the Netflix drop at 5 p.m. PT on New Year’s Eve.
Brown, who has grown up in the public eye since debuting in Stranger Things at just 12 years old, has previously spoken about the pressures of fame and her experiences navigating a male-dominated industry. Her reported claims against Harbour have reignited discussions about on-set safety and power dynamics in Hollywood.
David Harbour Faces Additional Public Scrutiny
Harbour, meanwhile, has also found himself in the headlines for personal reasons. His former partner, singer Lily Allen, recently released her new album West End Girl, which many listeners believe references their breakup and Harbour’s alleged affair.
One track in particular, “Madeline,” appears to depict infidelity, with Allen voicing anger and betrayal over the relationship’s collapse. Following the album’s release, a woman named Natalie Tippett came forward, claiming to be the person Harbour was allegedly involved with.
Allen later made waves online after dressing as the French children’s character Madeleine for Halloween — a move fans interpreted as a pointed nod to the song’s subject matter.
What’s Next for the Cast
Neither Millie Bobby Brown nor David Harbour has issued a public statement regarding the reported investigation. Netflix’s silence has only fueled speculation about what may have transpired during production.
Despite the controversy, Stranger Things remains one of Netflix’s flagship franchises, and anticipation for its conclusion continues to build worldwide. Brown, now 21, has multiple upcoming projects, including the fantasy film The Electric State and several ventures under her own production company, PCMA Productions.
As the Stranger Things saga approaches its end, the off-screen tensions between two of its most beloved stars have added a new and unexpected layer of drama to the show’s final chapter.