Stranger Things Season 5 Finalizes Major Retcon
Stranger Things season 5 fully embraces the show's significant retcon by rewriting its entire history. The conclusion of season 4 revealed that Jamie Campbell Bower’s Vecna was the true villain throughout—a dark counterpart to Eleven. This powerful psychic created the Mind Flayer and took control of the Upside Down.
Vecna's Control and Influence Revealed
The latest episode clarifies the extent of Vecna's influence and how many of Hawkins' crises he orchestrated. Netflix released the full opening scene of season 5, featuring a startling flashback to season 1. It shows a younger Will (Noah Schnapp) during his time trapped in the Upside Down, finally revealing his fate after capture by the Demogorgon.
The Demogorgon as Vecna's Servant
This new footage suggests even the Demogorgon served Vecna, and that Will was intentionally exposed to the Mind Flayer. This completes the major retcon revealed in season 4, profoundly impacting the show's central narrative.
“It was you,” Eleven realized as she confronted Vecna in season 4. “It was always you."
Author's summary: Season 5 confirms Vecna as the mastermind behind Hawkins' horrors, reshaping the show's story by revealing his control over past events and setting the stage for a final showdown with Eleven.
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