- Evidences suggest that the conclusion of Stranger Things Season 5 could bring us the death of a major character.
- The new poster of Stranger Things points towards the fact that one of the lead cast members could sacrifice themselves to kill Vecna.
- According to us, the one to sacrifice themselves to take down Vecna could either be Eleven or Will.
Stranger Things Season 5 is approaching us at light speed, and with each passing day, as the anticipation grows, so do the theories around what it could be about. A few theories are floating around that seem to be quite interesting; however, I have one that would either make you a regular on my author page or make you say not nice words about me, nothing in between.
Recently, a new poster for Stranger Things Season 5 was released online, and while it looks just like a fine piece out of a graphic designer’s mind, what if I told you it holds the clue for how Vecna will die in the finale? Sounds interesting, right? So put on your silver foil hats as we dive into conspiracy.
Vecna Is Going to Die in Stranger Things Season 5, but It Will Come at a Price
Image Credit: Netflix (via Tudum)
It goes without saying that Stranger Things Season 5 will give us a conclusion to Vecna . We all know that in the end, Vecna will most likely be defeated, but the new poster for Stranger Things might just have solidified it, and also given away the way it will happen. If you look closely at the new poster of Stranger Things Season 5, you will notice that the massive image of Vecna in the background is missing an eye. Now, while keeping that in mind, let me drop a bit of lore on you.
In D&D or Dungeons and Dragons, to kill Vecna, one must acquire his eye and his arm and attach them to someone who willingly wants to do so. Then the recipient needs to be sacrificed, on his own will, using the Sword of Kas. Coming back to the poster, it shows us that Vecna is missing an eye, which could point towards this very plot unfolding, but of course, with some alterations to make it fit in the world of Stranger Things.
Who Could Die in Stranger Things Season 5?
Image Credit: Netflix (via Tudum)
Now we move to a topic that would make most of you uncomfortable – who will die in Stranger Things Season 5?
Before I tell you, let me just share that at this point, this is just a theory, so don’t take it for an absolute. Since we have already discussed that if Stranger Things decides to stay lore accurate, someone will need to sacrifice themselves to take down Vecna. I believe that the one to sacrifice and die in Stranger Things Season 5 could be either Eleven or Will. Now, you might think, what makes me come up with those names? Allow me to elaborate.
When we talk about Eleven, if we take everything into account, she is essentially a weapon created to take down Vecna, and she is aware of this fact. There have been instances where she has been more than willing to sacrifice herself for her friends, and I am certain that when the time comes, Eleven would be the first one to volunteer to be sacrificed.
Now, when I say Will could sacrifice himself, it could be a result of all his trauma and a realisation that Mike does not want to be with him the way he does. We could see him get a release in death from all his trauma and the pain of an unrequited love, and hence, he could volunteer himself to be sacrificed instead of Eleven or any of his friends.
You can check out our Stranger Things Season 5 deaths predictions to see which characters are on our shortlist for tragic deaths in the final season.
November 6th is called Stranger Things Day because it was the day that Will Byers was taken into the Upside Down.
Stranger Things Season 5 is set to be released in three parts on November 26, 2025, December 25, 2025, and the series finale on December 31, respectively.
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 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
Image Credit: Wiedemann & Berg Television (via Amazon)
- 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
Image Credit: Warner Bros. Television (via Amazon)
- 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
Image Credit: Dark Horse Entertainment (via Amazon)
- 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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