Find all the connections from previous seasons and 'The First Shadow' play that may help you connect the dots as you watch 'Stranger Things 5' Vol. 2

"I hope by the time people get to the end that it feels like there’s something inevitable about what happens," Matt Duffer tells The Hollywood Reporter in a conversation with brother Ross Duffer about the second part of the final season and how it sets up their endgame.

As Stranger Things approaches its finale, character relationships deepen amid rising tensions. The Hawkins crew confronts Vecna's apocalyptic plan, culminating in a tense battle.

Now streaming, episodes 5, 6, and 7 were a relatively bland stretch of the show. They include a breakup, a big Will reveal, and more underwhelming moments.

Review: The explanations get complicated as the Hawkins campaign figures out a plan against Vecna in Stranger Things: Season 5, Vol. 2.

The biggest moments from "Stranger Things" Season 5 Vol. 2, from The Upside Down's true nature finally being revealed, to Max's escape

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 was a defining moment in the franchise for character Will Byers - Here's how the Internet reacted.

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 just ended, and the audience is still thrilled about it! Volume 2 arrived on 25th December, 2025, tying up several storylines, but leaving others captivatingly undete