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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 6:11 PM

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Cast Spoilers

Perhaps there could be a section in the cast list that contains spoilers? While recently finishing the first part of Stranger Things 4, I had an extremely huge and important plot point ruined for me because the cast list carelessly lists every actor's character names. Information which is typically held until the end of a movie/show because of this very issue. This is not the first time this has happened to me, or people I know. The only solution presently is to not use IMDb's services until completely finishing whatever it is you're watching. I hope there is something being implemented, or that can be implemented, which separates the cast into two sections: one that contains plot spoilers, and a section for every other member.

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2 years ago

IMDb guidelines allow for character names to be omitted if they are spoilers. Perhaps the Stranger Things listing should be edited?

https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/filmography-credits/cast-acting-credits-guidelines/GH3JZC74FVYKKFMD#spoiler

Edit: I see this is already discussed here:

https://community-imdb.sprinklr.com/conversations/data-issues-policy-discussions/spoiler-on-jamie-campbell-bower-page/629399e7117340245e71eb80

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@Peter_pbn​ It absolutely should be edited and removed immediately. This is not simply a character name, it is the most important plot reveal in the entire show. The nature of the reveal is so slow and methodical it makes it impossible anyone by the end of the episode couldn't know that the Orderly is Vecna, so there isn't even a reason to leave it on there. The writers and show runners take all season to slowly leave clues and guides along the way, so nobody could ever possibly finish episode 7 and be left wondering if the Orderly is Vecna. However, because it so slow, it also means if anybody were to see this name next to this actor anytime before the last part of episode 7, it will undo all the writing and masterful work done to keep this revelation hidden. There is absolutely no good reason for allowing this to continue, and I promise you I am far more understanding and forgiving than many other people who watch this show. I know how mean and ugly people on the internet can be, especially when they feel they've been wronged in some way. I hope for the sake of this community and service that this is fixed, because Stranger Things fans might actually have the reach to permanently end this website. And although I am not exactly thrilled with many of your past mistakes, I don't want to see this site irreparably damaged.