The wildest fan theories about the 5th season of Stranger Things

Stranger Things Season 5 marks the end of the Duffer brothers’ sci-fi horror adventure, bringing an end to a story that was nine years in the making. Fans have numerous theories about Season 5, especially since Vecna ​​seems to have narrowly escaped his death at the hands of Nancy, Steve, and Robin. Eleven also manages to defeat Vecna’s astral form in the Upside Down, saving Max from the same dire fate as her predecessors. Theories for Stranger Things Season 5 seems to be about Will Byers’ connection to the shadow world and suggests that none of the events in this series, which lasts nearly a decade, ever happened.

Fans will no doubt be familiar with the Eddie Munson/Kas theory, which suggests that Eddie is resurrected as Kas, Vecna’s right-hand man who eventually betrays and defeats him. But the wild speculation doesn’t end there. There could be other characters involved in the story. Stranger Things lore than audiences ever thought possible. As the Duffer brothers have proven time and time again, anything is possible when it comes to otherworldly realms and supernatural monsters. Even some of the wildest fan theories have a basis in reality and could theoretically become a reality in Season 5. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most far-fetched of all.

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Theory One: Kali will return and team up with El

Stranger Things Fans will remember Kali from Season 2. She was one of the many children experimented on at Hawkins Lab. Like Eleven, she had a nickname: Eight. Since escaping Hawkins, Kali swore revenge on those responsible, namely Dr. Owens and Papa. In the episode “The Lost Sister,” Eleven tracks down Kali and faces her past. Kali demonstrates her powers to Eleven, who no longer feels so alone. While “The Lost Sister” wasn’t quite one of the most memorable episodes, it wasn’t quite as successful. Stranger Things episodes, Kali’s inclusion could be significant in season 5.

If Eleven and Vecna ​​are destined for a final showdown, which seemed to be looming in the closing moments of season four, then Eleven will need help to defeat him. According to one theory, Eleven will enlist the help of Kali to defeat Vecna ​​once and for all, meaning Linnea Berthelsen’s character will get a chance to Stranger Things‘ final season and makes up for a less enjoyable episode in season 2.

Theory two: Henry and Will are somehow connected

Apart from El, Stranger Things has always focused heavily on Will Byers, who also has a unique connection to the Shadow World. There is a theory that Eleven and Henry Creel are related by blood, for example that Henry is El’s biological father. However, another theory veers away from Eleven and suggests that Will and Henry are the ones who have some sort of unspoken connection.

This theory has many facets. Will could be Henry’s blood relative or simply a pawn in his grand plan. Will could have been Vecna’s puppet all along, or Will’s relationship with the Shadow World and the reason he was targeted in Season 1 could have a deeper meaning. The most popular version of this theory posits that Henry will present himself to Will in his human form in a vision, highlighting their similarities as two outcast children. After gaining Will’s empathy, Henry will take advantage of Will’s sensitivity and sense of justice and try to get him to join his side.

Theory Three: Max is trapped in Vecna’s mind

At the end of season four, Max barely manages to escape Vecna ​​with her life. In fact, Vecna ​​came very close to killing her. After her near-death experience, Max is left blind and paralyzed. The last time we see her, Max is in the hospital in critical condition with multiple broken bones. She’s not dead, but she’s not quite alive either. To offer an explanation for Max’s comatose state, one fan theory describes how Max is trapped in Vecna’s mind.

In Season 4, the infamous “Running Up That Hill” scene sees Max fight Vecna ​​in the Shadow World and return to her physical body in the real world. Since Max didn’t fully die, the mental and physical parts of her body may have separated, effectively leaving her broken body nothing more than a vessel without a host while her mind remains trapped in the Shadow World under Vecna’s rule.

Theory four: Karen Wheeler is connected to the Creels

Mike and Nancy’s mother, Karen Wheeler, does not play a major role in Stranger Things. She particularly shines in season 3 when she nearly has an affair with Billy Hargrove. Among the many fan theories about Vecna ​​and his origins, one of the most profound is his connection to Karen Wheeler, who many people believe to be his sister Alice Creel. The theory comes from the character posters of season 4, which featured many main characters such as Eleven, Mike, and Max. Karen Wheeler also received her own poster despite having a minor role in season 4. In fact, she was the only minor character to have one.

Additionally, Creel House was visible in the background of Karen’s poster. This sparked a discussion online about Karen’s connection to Vecna, as many people suggested she could be Vecna’s supposedly deceased sister Alice. Another important detail for observant viewers is Karen’s reaction when Vecna’s gates rip open Hawkins at the end of season four. Karen is surprisingly unfazed, as if she had been expecting such an outcome all along.

Theory five: The events of Stranger Things never happened

Another fan theory that is gaining popularity is the idea that the events of Stranger Things never happened. The Demogorgon, the Mind Flayer, Vecna, all of it. In fact, none of the characters who died actually died. The theory goes that Stranger Things was nothing more than an elaborate D&D Campaign created by Will the Wise in Mike Wheeler’s basement. At the end of season five, once Vecna ​​is defeated, the scene switches to Mike, Will, Lucas and Dustin playing D&D and reenacts the conclusion of the Battle of Hawkins.

Although this theory has mixed reactions, it would be a bittersweet ending to know that all the fallen characters are actually alive and well, but it would lessen the impact of Stranger Things‘ incredible plot. If it all turns out to be fake, it would be a blow the series will never recover from. The Duffer brothers have since debunked the theory, but it’s still an interesting take on the series’ overall story.

Stranger Things

Release date

15 July 2016

Seasons

4

Number of episodes

34