Netflix's mega-hit, Stranger Things, is gearing up for its final season, and the Duffer brothers are dropping hints that Season 5 will be the darkest yet. They've even teased the 'most violent death' in the show's history, leaving fans speculating about who will meet their gruesome end.
Recap: What You Need to Remember Before Season 5
Before diving into the terrifying possibilities of the new season, let's recap the key events from the previous seasons:
1. Will Byers' Disappearance: The Beginning
Set in Hawkins, Indiana, 1983, Season 1 begins with Will Byers vanishing after a Dungeons & Dragons game. His mother, Joyce, believes he's communicating through flickering lights. Police Chief Hopper, initially skeptical, uncovers the link between Will's disappearance and the Hawkins Lab, a secretive facility studying the Upside Down.
The kids, Mike, Dustin, and Lucas, meet Eleven, a girl with telekinetic powers who escaped the lab. She helps them find Will. We're also introduced to Nancy, Mike's sister, and her boyfriend, Steve Harrington, adding a romantic subplot.
Joyce, Hopper, and the kids face the Demogorgon. Eleven defeats it but disappears. Will returns, but coughing up a slug hints at future dangers.
2. The Mind Flayer's Reign of Terror
Subsequent seasons delve deeper into the Upside Down, introducing increasingly menacing creatures like the Mind Flayer. This entity attempts to control Hawkins and requires Eleven and her friends to fight back with their combined strength. Expect even higher stakes and more terrifying encounters in the final season.
Spielberg's Influence and Cut Scenes
The Duffer brothers have also revealed that Steven Spielberg offered them valuable advice during the show's development. They also hinted that Netflix forced them to cut some scenes in the past, which could mean that Season 5 will be even more intense, since it's the last one. Get ready for a wild ride!