Stranger Things Season 5 is set to be released later this year, bringing the industry one of the most gruesome fights ever. Our heroes are all set to fight the evil forces of Vecna, but we can’t expect all of this to happen without a lot of bloodshed. So, who will die in the final season of Stranger Things? Well, here, we have discussed the five prime candidates who could die in Stranger Things Season 5.
5. Jim Hopper
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Like The Last of Us has Joel and Ellie, Stranger Things has Hopper and Eleven. At first, Hopper didn’t know how to deal with the loss of his daughter Sara, so he turned to alcohol and went into depression. However, after coming across Eleven, he decided to give life another chance and became the little girl’s protector. However, his dream of living a peaceful life with his newly found daughter was short-lived as he was held hostage in a Russian facility, and everyone, including Eleven and Joyce, believed that he was dead.
While some fans see no sense in killing him after the fake-out death in Season 3, there are some who think that his death can actually bring an emotional turn in Eleven and Joyce’s storyline. It can also give a fulfilling ending to Hopper’s redemption arc.
4. Johnathan Buyers
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Johnathan Buyers has been the best son, brother, and loyal boyfriend since Season 1. However, after giving him significance in the first two seasons, it seems the creators had other plans for him, so they diminished his character growth in the third and fourth seasons. From one of the core characters of the television series, he eventually became a supporting character. So, it’s obvious that some fans started speculating that he will be one of those to die in Stranger Things Season 5 .
Nancy and Steve’s closeness in Season 4 added to the speculations and led fans to believe that Johnathan’s death would bring the former lovebirds together dramatically. Additionally, he felt guilty for not being able to protect his little brother, Will, when he disappeared. Therefore, there is a chance that we will see the character make a heroic sacrifice for the sake of Will and everyone who is trapped in this horrifying situation.
The trailer also sees him sitting with a scared Nancy, who is seen crying while washing off blood from her hands. This scene gives more weight to all the interpretations.
3. Steve Harrington
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Steve Harrington was initially one of the most hated characters in Stranger Things, but his transformation into a selfless and humble character made him one of the most beloved. He seems to have had a change of heart after losing Nancy. Anyways, all that matters now is that he never fails to show up when the Hawkins gang needs his support. In fact, he also stepped forward and dived into the Upside Down to fight for his friends. Moreover, his bond with Dustin and Robin stole the hearts of millions.
Stranger Things hasn’t killed off a major character so far, so it seems the record will be broken this time. Well, nothing is confirmed, but several fans believe, particularly after watching Dustin hugging him in the trailer, that Steve will die in the final season. Also, the killing of a significant character like Steve might raise the stakes of the science fiction series.
2. Vecna
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Vecna emerges as the main antagonist of the series in Season 3, and it becomes clear that all the supernatural forces appearing in Hawkins were orchestrated by him. He has been the one to control the mind flayers, the demogorgons, and whatnot. So, the final season will see the heroes confronting him for one last time. The trailers clearly hinted that Eleven and her friends would try harder to find and kill the disgusting villain to free Hawkins from his terror. However, the journey won’t be that easy, though.
The trailers suggest that in this deadly fight with Vecna, some of the heroes will also die, but not without killing him. That’s because the conclusion will not make any sense if he survives. However, there are chances that the Duffer Brothers may keep their essence lingering to set up a potential spin-off.
1. Will Buyers
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Well, it all started with the “disappearance of Will Buyers” in Season 1, so he is the link between the real world and the Upside Down. At the start, he appeared as one of the main members, but as the story progressed, we realized he is just as central a character as Eleven. He has the ability to sense Vecna and the presence of every supernatural force, so he will certainly play one of the most important roles in Stranger Things Season 5.
In the trailer, Will is seen investigating a creepy tree and releasing a fireball, which indicates that the boy will give his ultimate fight his all. He might not think twice before sacrificing himself to protect his friends, family, and Hawkins from succumbing to Vecna’s evil forces.
Aparna is a Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom with 4 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Jujutsu Kaisen and everything horror, she brings in-depth insights and a passion for storytelling to her coverage. Recently, she has interviewed Abby Trott, the voice actress behind Demon Slayer’s Nezuko and Dandadan’s Momo. She has also interviewed Adam McArthur, the one to voice Yuji Itadori in JJK, delivering exclusive content for fans. Previously, she contributed her expertise to some notable publications including Sportskeeda, Dexerto, and Forever Geek, honing her craft in entertainment journalism.
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Stranger Things is over; yeah, it’s really over. The final episode of Season 5 has just arrived on Netflix, and boy, it was surely an exciting journey. And now that it is over, fans may find it hard to move on from the brilliance of Hawkins and the Upside Down. Well, if you’re in the same boat of sadness, here are some other TV shows like Stranger Things you should watch now.
1. Dark
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- Release Date: December 1, 2017
- Director: Baran bo Odar
- Cast: Jonas Gerzabek, Louis Hofmann, Andreas Pietschmann, Dietrich Hollinderbäumer, Ella Lee, Maja Schöne, Lena Urzendowsky, Angela Winkler
- Seasons/Episodes: 3/26
- IMDb/Rotten Ratings: 8.7/95%
Dark might seem different from Stranger Things on the surface, but if you dig deeper, you might discover why we chose it for this list. It is a small town mystery, with missing children driving the plot. On the other hand, like the Upside Down mirrors Hawkins in Dark, you will see different realities existing in layers.
Dark revolves around four interconnected families, who are connected to each other across multiple generations. After a child goes missing, a hidden passage is discovered beneath the caves of the town of Winden. The series shows that a generation’s past sins are never buried; they are simply passed on to the next.
2. Fringe
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- Release Date: September 9, 2008
- Director: J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
- Cast: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Lance Reddick, Kirk Acevedo, Blair Brown, Jasika Nicole, Mark Valley, Seth Gabel
- Seasons/Episodes: 5/100
- IMDb/Rotten Ratings: 8.4/91%
Now, you might love seeing Dustin talking about Parallel Universes, time, and every other sci-fi mumbo-jumbo. Well, you’ll see that all of that is discussed in Fringe. This show revolves around unexplained crimes linked to advanced science. In the show, they call it the “fringe science.”
Overall, Fringe is a TV show like Stranger Things that will surprise with its complexity, and of course, with its several alternate dimensions that ultimately threaten humanity. Sure, you don’t get a band of kids fighting off the inter-dimensional threat, but you still get amazing characters like Olivia Dunham, Walter Bishop, and his son Peter.
3. The Umbrella Academy
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- Release Date: February 15, 2019
- Director: Jeremy Webb, Paco Cabezas, Peter Hoar
- Cast: Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Mary J. Blige, Cameron Britton, John Magaro
- Seasons/Episodes: 4/36
- IMDb/Rotten Ratings: 7.8/78%
The Umbrella Academy may not be as popular as Stranger Things, but believe me, it’s an awesome show that features some amazing band of characters. In Stranger Things, we have one or two superhero kids, and in The Umbrella Academy, every character has some sort of superpower.
The film centers around the Hargreeves siblings, who reunite after the death of their adoptive father. Each one of them has some ability, and one way or another, the siblings are dragged into tackling issues like alternate timelines and the end of the world. Of course, The Umbrella Academy might’ve disappointed many of us fans in the end, but if you can digest an underwhelming end, it’s for sure an amazing show to watch.
4. Alice In Borderland
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- Release Date: February 15, 2019
- Director: Shinsuke Sato
- Cast: Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Nijirō Murakami, Ayaka Miyoshi, Aya Asahina, Dori Sakurada, Sho Aoyagi, Riisa Naka
- Seasons/Episodes: 3/22
- IMDb/Rotten Ratings: 7.8/78%
Honestly, if you have Netflix and you still haven’t watched Alice in Borderland, then you are seriously missing out on one of the best TV shows like Stranger Things. Alice in Borderland is a Japanese show that centers on a group of people stuck in what we’ll call an alternate dimension. These people have to take part in a variety of deadly games to make it out alive.
Yeah, in a way, Alice in Borderland is a mix of Squid Game and Stranger Things. But of course, don’t expect to see any flesh-eating monsters in this one. Still, the mystery around Borderland and the people running this place is as great as the mystery of Upside Down .
5. Archive 81
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- Release Date: January 14, 2022
- Director: Shinsuke Sato
- Cast: Mamoudou Athie, Dina Shihabi, Evan Jonigkeit, Julia Chan, Ariana Neal, Matt McGorry, Martin Donovan
- Seasons/Episodes: 1/8
- IMDb/Rotten Ratings: 7.3/87%
Compared to Stranger Things, Archive 81 is a slow-burning horror that leans more towards a serious side. The show is basically Dan Turner, who is trying to restore the videotapes recorded by Melody Pendras. The events recorded in these videotapes lead Turner on a mystery hunt where he comes across threats like alternate dimensions, occult rituals, and a cult.
Sure, Archive 81 may take some time to grab your interest, but once it does, you stay in it until you see it to the very end. It not only entertains you with a variety of characters, but it also questions you on every stage by making you question what’s real or not.
Aparna is a Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom with 4 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Jujutsu Kaisen and everything horror, she brings in-depth insights and a passion for storytelling to her coverage. Recently, she has interviewed Abby Trott, the voice actress behind Demon Slayer’s Nezuko and Dandadan’s Momo. She has also interviewed Adam McArthur, the one to voice Yuji Itadori in JJK, delivering exclusive content for fans. Previously, she contributed her expertise to some notable publications including Sportskeeda, Dexerto, and Forever Geek, honing her craft in entertainment journalism.
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