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Not everyone whos dead stays dead.
The two-and-half-hour final episode undoubtedly set the stage for a climactic and horrifying Season 5.
Here are six intriguing fan theories that tease howStranger Thingscould end.
His senses were correct; the Upside Down was making its way into Hawkins.
Reddit userAccomplished_Win9704shared a theory connecting Wills revelation with hisDungeons & Dragonscharacter, a wizard much like Vecna.
The Hawkins Gang May Have To Kill Vecna To Save Max
Season 4 leaves Max in a coma.
That likely means our heroes will have to kill Vecna for good if they want their friend back.
However, its also possible they could rescue Max another way.
We know Max is in peril, but we also know that shes not dead.
His ability to manipulate time explains why he can dive deeply into peoples memories.
Its also why the Upside Down mastermind always seems so certain and assured.
“He showed me things that haven’t happened yet.
The most awful things.
I saw a dark cloud spreading over Hawkins.
And this… this giant creature with… a gaping mouth, Nancy says.
And this creature wasn’t alone.
There were so many monsters.
And they were coming into Hawkins.
And then… he showed me my mom.
And they… they were all…”
But why would Vecna show Nancy his entire plan?
Its likely because he believes theres nothing anyone can do to stop it.
One fan theorizes that Vecna will be redeemed, and the villain will help destroy the Upside Down.
All three may unite to take down the interdimensional beasts once and for all.
We also know he needs reinforcements.
The finale included some soft resurrection, courtesy of El more-or-less restarting Maxs heart.
It would align with Nancys vision of monsters descending on Hawkins.
It seems like all signs point to this new monster becomingStranger Thingsmost formidable foe yet.
This article was originally published onJuly 5, 2022
