The cliffhanger of Season 4 left fans with many questions since the release of its season finale. In the last scene of the latest episode, we see the group staring at a destroyed town with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance. So, while we wait for the arrival of Season 5, we’ve come up with this list of 11 questions that we need answering in the next installment of Stranger Things.
What Happens to the Town of Hawkins?
11 Burning Questions We Need Answering in Stranger Things Season 5
Since the first season of Stranger Things, Hawkins has gone through many hardships and turmoil. Unfortunately, after the end of Season 4, the town is once again in danger, with Vecna’s plan coming to full fruition. By the end of the season finale, we see the ground crumbling and smoke rising from the fires of a supposed Upside Down. So, will this finally be the end for the town of Hawkins?
We’ll know the answer to this question if Season 5 addresses this by the show’s series finale, and the storyline could also branch out further because Vecna’s mission is to take over the whole world, not just Hawkins. However, it seems like the town is at the center of all the destruction, and fans still hope that the series’ beloved characters can make it out alive.
Will Max Regain Consciousness?
11 Burning Questions We Need Answering in Stranger Things Season 5
Max Mayfield was one of the key figures in the plot of the latest season, featuring several arcs entirely based on her. First, we’ve seen her escape the clutches of Vecna in Episode 4, where she used the power of music against the evil creature. Then, she puts herself at risk in Volume 2 when she acts as bait to lure Vecna while the others try to gear up for battle in the Upside Down. But, as the plan goes on, everything goes horribly wrong once she gets trapped by him, resulting in multiple body parts breaking and possibly permanent blindness.
Thankfully, the character somehow survived, and fans worldwide rejoiced at her appearance at the hospital. The only problem is that she is in a coma, and doctors don’t know how she even lived through the tragic events. When considering this subject, the community has wondered if she will ever wake up and whether Eleven could help in her healing process or not.
Fans have developed some theories about future predictions for this timeline, primarily when you look at the connection of her favorite song, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” by Kate Bush. For example, a Tik Tok user claims that the artist’s Hounds of Love album is about a girl in a coma, as shown here:
By the album’s end, this unknown person wakes up, hinting at Max’s journey within Stranger Things. Even though this is a theory, the idea could pan out and perhaps be confirmed in Season 5, right?
Why Is the Upside Down Stuck in the Past?
11 Burning Questions We Need Answering in Stranger Things Season 5
The newest volumes have cleared up many secrets of the Upside Down, including the identity of Vecna and the creation of the Mind Flayer. But, one of the few concepts that remain a mystery is why the Upside Down is frozen in time. In Chapter 7, Nancy Wheeler discovers that her bedroom (in the Upside Down) hasn’t changed since the abduction of Will in Season 1. For instance, her wallpaper is from that period, and the notes on her desk were from the night she spent with Steve Harrington in the very first episode.
So, why is the Upside Down stuck in the past, and what does this mean for the storyline? Furthermore, the date that the dark dimension seems to be stuck on is Nov. 6, 1983, the day Will Byers disappeared. Although there isn’t much information about this story arc, fans have developed theories about time travel that could explain the Upside Down’s current state.