- Stranger Things Season 5 could have brought back Kali as a plot armor.
- It was heavily speculated that either Will or Eleven would end up sacrificing themselves for the greater good.
- It is possible that instead of one of them, Kali is the one who sacrifices herself, hence acting as a plot armor for the lead characters.
Stranger Things is back in action with its Season 5, and after the first instalment of episodes we have received, it’s safe to say that this season will bring us a good share of twists and turns. Throughout the series, we have been introduced to numerous characters, one of whom is 008, also known as Kali. Her influence on Eleven might not be the favourite of fans, but the connection shared by Eleven and Kali is something everyone adored. However, her whereabouts were a mystery after Season 2, and now, she has returned in one of the most unexpected ways. What if Kali’s return in Stranger Things Season 5 is for a much darker purpose than we think? Here’s an idea that makes a lot of sense to me about this, so allow me to share it with you.
Kali Could Have Been Brought Back to Act as a Plot Armor
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Even before the fifth season came live on Netflix, there were heavy speculations that either Will or Eleven might end up sacrificing themselves for the greater good, because it had been heavily speculated that there would be a major death this season. Now, in the fourth episode of this new season, we see that Hopper and Eleven break into the military base set up in the Upside Down, and there, they discover that Kali has been held as a test subject in a vault.
Now, on the other hand, Will and the others are actively being attacked by Demogorgons while attempting to rescue children targeted by Vecna . When things go extremely south, and the lead cast is about to be killed by the monsters, Will manifests his powers and kills off the Demogorgons before they can hurt his friends.
So, with that, Will has now become a threat to Vecna as well and might just end up on his hit list. So, what if we were right all along about someone important dying by the end of the season, but instead of killing off Eleven or Will, Netflix brought back Kali in Stranger Things Season 5 just to kill her off and have her death act as a plot armor for the fan favourite characters?
Shashank Shakya is an entertainment writer at Beebom. He has completed his Bachelors (Honors) in English Literature and is a published author. Shashank boasts incomparable knowledge about the Marvel and DC universe, along with other branches of entertainment with substantial experience in the field of writing.
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- Stranger Things Season 5 volume 2 will be released on December 25, 2025.
- Stranger Things Season 5 will bring us Episodes 5, 6, and 7 in the next instalment with Volume 2.
- Following this, Volume 3 of Stranger Things Season 5 will be released on December 31, 2025.
We have finally stepped back into the Upside Down as Stranger Things Season 5 takes off with its first installment of episodes. The new season shows us a Hawkins that is quarantined by the United States military, but not exactly to protect the city, but instead, to conduct experiments on the Upside Down and its creatures. The first four episodes have set the stage for what comes next, but concluded on a note that has left the audience rather impatient to see what’s next. So, here, let’s talk about when Stranger Things Volume 2, with the next episodes will come out.
What Is the Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Release Date?
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As we all know by now, Stranger Things Season 5 will be divided into three different volumes, and the one we just witnessed was the first among them. The first four episodes concluded the first volume, and Episodes 5, 6, and 7 of Stranger Things Season 5 will be released with volume 2 on December 25, 2025 . You can check out the Stranger Things Season 5 release schedule for the release dates of the remaining episodes.
The upcoming episode will carry significant weight because Episode 4 finally revealed that Will has powers similar to those of Vecna , which opens a new door for possibilities that could be explored.
Following the release of Vol. 2, the final episode will be released on December 31, 2025. Netflix’s release of the series in this manner is an idea that not everyone stands by. The plus point of following this pattern is that the anticipation will never decrease, and on top of that, Netflix will retain subscriptions for a longer period.
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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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