The end ofStranger Thingsis near, and while some might be worried about how the story will conclude,fans don’t have to worry about one issue the series has encountered in the past two seasons.Netflix’s sci-fi horror mystery drama TV show, created by the Duffer Brothers, has taken the world by storm since its premiere in 2016. While many have praisedStranger Thingsfor its storytelling, 1980s homages, acting, directing, and more, some have found a handful of things to criticize (mostly about how long it takes for new episodes to be released).
Netflix confirmed thatStranger Thingsseason 5 will premiere sometime in 2025 and feature eight episodes — “Chapter One: The Crawl,” “The Vanishing of [TBA],” “The Turnbow Trap,” “Sorcerer,” “Shock Jock,” “Escape from Camazotz,” “The Bridge,” and “The Rightside Up.”
The good news is that, after almost three years sincethe ending ofStranger Thingsseason 4, season 5 will debut in 2025. Of course, the bad news is that it’s the final season. However,there is one major upside toStranger Things 5being the popular Netflix TV show’s last outing— its story has to end on a conclusive note, with no questions remaining after the final shot of the series.
Stranger Things Season 5 Can’t Possibly End With Another Death Fakeout
Seasons 3 & 4 Concluded With 2 Characters' Fates Unknown
As some may painfully remember,Stranger Thingsseason 3 ended with Hopper’s “death.” He seemingly sacrificed himself to save Hawkins, buta post-credits scene teased that Hopper survived the explosion.In a Russian prison, guards were selecting one of the prisoners to feed to a Demogorgon, and when one went to open a cell, the other guard said, “No. Not the American.” Of course, he was referring to Hopper, who was revealed to be alive duringtheStranger Thingsseason 4 premiere. Then, Max also “died” in the season 4 finale until Eleven revived her, butthe episode ended with Max’s fate unresolved.
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Stranger Things' fakeout deaths cannot keep happening, and by all accounts, season 5 (thankfully) won’t end with one. It would be quiteconfusing if the Duffer Brothers decided to conclude the show with another fake death,leaving a character’s fate unresolved forever. It’s frustrating for many when TV series continuously “kill off” characters and then bring them back to life. But it’s even more frustrating when viewers have to wait two or more years to learn what happened to them.
Stranger Things' Final Season Means It Has To Have A Definitive Ending
The Netflix Series Must Have A Satisfying & Complete Ending
Sadly,Stranger Thingsseason 5 is the Netflix show’s last. As a result, the finale will surely have a definitive ending and answer every question fans have had concerning this fascinating, mysterious universe over the years.Viewers shouldn’t be confused about any character’s fateand know how each of their stories ends.
Nancy’s Unfinished Stranger Things Story Should Be Resolved Before Season 5 Even Begins
One tiresome Stranger Things season 4 conflict should be left in the past and resolved by the time season 5 premieres on Netflix in 2025.
So, it’s only a matter of who lives andwho dies inStranger Thingsseason 5.Not every character can make it out of Hawkins alive,as fans have learned all too well since Barb’s death in season 1. Some will survive and some will sacrifice themselves inStranger Thingsseason 5. Of course, this sad truth is quite disappointing, but at least the audience will know the truth and not question anyone’s fate.
Will Stranger Things Finally Kill A Main Character In Season 5?
Death Seems Certain In The Show’s Final Episodes
Fans should prepare themselves for at least onemajor death inStranger Thingsseason 5. Since it’s the show’s last season, many believe that not every main character will survive the threat of Vecna and the Upside Down, and they are likely right. The Duffer Brothers will probably go all out for season 5, meaning death is a certainty. While character deaths are heartbreaking, they are also sometimes necessary to raise the story’s stakes, andthe stakes must be raised higher than ever inStranger Things' final set of episodes.
Others believe Will sacrifices his life in season 5, given his connection to the Upside Down.
Many speculate that Steve will die in the upcoming episodes,seeing as the writersoriginally planned to kill off Steve inStranger Thingsseason 1. Others believe Will sacrifices his life in season 5, given his connection to the Upside Down. Of course, Eleven, the girl at the center of it all, could meet her doom soon. Only time will tell which characters die inStranger Thingsseason 5, though.
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Stranger Things is a Netflix series set in the 1980s, where the mysterious disappearance of a young boy leads a small town to uncover secret experiments and supernatural forces. A significant focus is on a peculiar girl who may hold the key to the unfolding mystery.
