Stranger Things writers drop ‘one last season 4 tease before New Year’ and fans are convinced they’ve solved it

STRANGER Things fans have been treated to a hint about what they can expect when the show returns next year.

The Netflix sci-fi smash wrapped its third season earlier this year on a major cliff-hanger, with the fate of Jim Hopper (David Harbour) unclear.

The Hawkins sheriff was caught up in the explosion of the Upside Down portal, but a body was never found.

What’s more, in a post-credits scene two Russian soldiers are seen talking about a prisoner cryptically referred to as “the American,” hinting that Jim could be incarcerated abroad.

While show bosses are yet to officially confirm whether Hopper is alive or not, they have kept fans on their toes with a series of clues in recent months.

The latest came after fans on Twitter noticed that the show’s official account had included a small symbol next to its name – a white-framed square with a black centre.

One user asked: “What’s up with that square name?”

The official account responded: “One last tease before the New Year,” alongside a devil emoji.

Suffice to say it didn’t take long for people to come forward with their theories.

One claimed that the clue was geographical, with the symbol representing Times Square in New York.

Another thought that it was a link to Hawkins Middle School, given its similarity to a chalkboard.

A third suggested it resembled a prion cell’s window, perhaps  in relation to the Russians’ currently identified prisoner.

While a fourth predicted the show could touch base on the dawn of the Apple Mac computer, famed for the white trim of its screen.

The theories come after season 4’s working title was revealed, with a surprising link to Brazil.

Meanwhile Harbour suggested Hopper had to die because he was ‘happy’ when Joyce lost Will to Upside Down.

Stranger Things seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Netflix.