Stranger Things Season 5: Everything You Need To Remember From Stranger Things Season 4

Stranger Things Season 5: The final season of Netflix series Stranger Things is finally set to hit the OTT platform. Available in India from November 27, 6.30am. While the first four episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 premiere

on Netflix on Thursday, November 27, while the remaining episodes will release on Christmas and New Year's Eve. However, before Hawkins (along with Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo and the gang) returns for its final battle in Stranger Things Season 5 on Netflix, here’s a clean, no-confusion reminder/ refresher course of everything important that has gone down in Season 4 - because the endgame begins exactly where the devastation stopped. You could always re-watch it on Nteflix, but time is less and this refresher might just be the thing you need.

Stranger Things 5: Rise of Vecna – The Real Mastermind In Stranger Things Season 4

Stranger Things Season 4 finally revealed the face behind the terror of Vecna. Once known as Henry Creel or One, he was a gifted psychic child twisted by rage. Banished into the Upside Down by Eleven, he only returned years later as the dimension’s deadliest ruler, feeding on victims consumed by trauma.

Stranger Things 5: Eleven Lost Her Powers – And Got Them Back In Stranger Things Season 4

The last season saw Eleven beginning powerless and broken. Through secret experiments at Nina, she unlocked her repressed memories and managed to rediscover her abilities. Eleven (Millie Bobbie Brown) finally learned the truth - she created the Upside Down by banishing One (Vecna) into it during their childhood showdown.Also Read: Why is Stranger Things 5 Releasing A Day Late In India?

Stranger Things 5: Max Was Vecna’s Chosen Target In Strange Things Season 4

Max Mayfield became Vecna’s prime victim after suffering deep emotional trauma. Though They managed to bring her back by using Eleven’s powers, Max was left blind and in a coma. In Season 4, her soul seemingly got trapped somewhere unknown.

Stranger Things 5: Eddie Munson’s Tragic Sacrifice In Stranger Things Season 4

Fan-favourite Eddie Munson died heroically in the Upside Down while protecting Dustin and distracting the Demobats in Season 4 of Stranger Things. His death became one of the most emotional losses of the series.

Stranger Things 5: Hawkins Was Torn Apart In Stranger Things Season 4

Last season saw Vecna’s final ritual succeed, resulting in four massive interdimensional rifts splitting Hawkins open. This allowed the Upside Down to bleed into the real world and the town entered full disaster mode. It was just the beginning of the apocalypse.Also Read: Stranger Things Season 5: 7 Things To Know Before Watching Netflix Series On November 27

Stranger Things 5: Will Is Still Psychically Connected to Vecna In Stranger Things Season 4

The last season, shockingly saw Will Byers once again feeling Vecna’s presence in the final moments, confirming that their link never truly ended.

Stranger Things 5: Russia, Demogorgons And Hopper’s Return In Stranger Things Season 4

Stranger Things Season 4 saw Jim Hopper survive his supposed death and get imprisoned in Russia, where Demogorgons were being secretly studied. Hopper escaped with Joyce and Murray’s help. He burned the creatures and returning home alive.

Stranger Things 5: The Gang Reunited at Last In Stranger Things Season 4

After being scattered across the US and Russia for most of the season, Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Hopper and Joyce finally reunited in Hawkins, moments before the Upside Down started to bleed into reality and the town’s apocalypse commenced.Also Read: Stranger Things Season 5 – Release Date, India Timing, Episode Titles, And Cast: All You Need To Know

Stranger Things 5: Vecna Was Wounded, Not Defeated In Stranger Things Season 4

Nancy, Steve and Robin managed to injure Vecna. But he is not dead yet. The Stranger Things super villain escaped before being destroyed. He is now missing - but still alive, more dangerous than ever.

Stranger Things 5: The Final Shot: The War Has Begun In Stranger Things Season 4

The final moments of Season 4 saw ash falling from a darkened sky as Upside Down rolled into Hawkins. Eleven admitted she could feel Vecna and that he wasn’t finished. Stranger Things Season 4 did not just expand the mythology, it managed to shatter Hawkins, expose the true villain of the Netflix series , and set every character on a collision course with destiny.