Millie Bobby Brown, 21, filed a formal harassment and bullying complaint against David Harbour, 50, before production of Stranger Things Season 5 began in January 2024. According to the Daily Mail, the complaint contained “pages and pages of accusations,” and Netflix’s internal investigation lasted several months. The allegations do not include sexual misconduct claims.[1][2][3]
The Complaint and Netflix’s Investigation Process
Brown reportedly had a personal representative on set throughout filming to ensure her safety and comfort. Netflix launched an internal investigation that remained confidential, consistent with company policy. As of November 3, 2025, Netflix has not confirmed whether the investigation concluded or disclosed findings.[2][3][4][1]
Key complaint details:
- Complaint filed before January 2024 production commenced.
- Described as containing extensive written accusations and documentation.
- Investigation conducted internally by Netflix over several months.
- No sexual misconduct allegations included in complaint.
- Brown’s on-set protections included personal representative presence.
- Neither party has publicly addressed allegations directly.
Characters and Long-Standing Professional Relationship
Harbour plays Jim Hopper, Eleven’s adoptive father, since the show premiered in July 2016 when Brown was 12 years old. In a 2021 “That Scene with Dan Patrick” podcast interview, Harbour stated: “Millie and I have a special relationship because I knew her when she was so young. I have protective feelings for her.”[5][6][7][1]
The father-daughter bond now carries complicated context given the unresolved allegations.
Stranger Things Season 5 Release Schedule
| Release Volume | Date | Time (PT/ET) | Episodes | International Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | November 26 | 5pm/8pm | 4 | November 27 overseas |
| Volume 2 | December 25 | 5pm/8pm | 3 | December 26 overseas |
| Finale | December 31 | 5pm/8pm | 1 | January 1 overseas |
Netflix will premiere the series finale simultaneously in over 350 theaters across the United States and Canada from December 31, 2025 through January 1, 2026, marking the first Netflix episode to receive theatrical release.[8][9]
Season 5 Plot and Production Context
Set in fall 1987, the final season follows the group’s mission to locate and eliminate Vecna after dimensional rifts open in Hawkins. Military quarantine intensifies government efforts to capture Eleven while the ensemble reunites for one final confrontation. Netflix invested approximately $400 to $480 million in Season 5 production, with episodes budgeted at $50 to $60 million each.[10][11][5]
Harbour’s Personal Challenges and Recent Timeline
Harbour’s marriage to British singer Lily Allen (married September 2020) ended after he engaged in infidelity. The alleged affair with costume designer Natalie Tippett, 34, reportedly began during 2021 filming of Netflix’s “We Have a Ghost” in New Orleans and lasted approximately three years.[12][13][14][15]
Lily discovered evidence in December 2024, leading to their separation and her September 2025 divorce filing. Allen’s October 24, 2025 album “West End Girl” contains songs addressing the marriage breakdown, though she clarified it is “a mixture of fact and fiction,” not a revenge album.[16][17][12]
In September 2025, Harbour told Esquire Spain he has made “mistakes” and “slip-ups” during his career but did not address the workplace allegations.[18][16]
