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Digital Trends
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
I'm confident that Stranger Things 5 will be the Netflix show's best season
Stranger Things season 5 is shaping up to be one of the biggest television events of the century. After the evil Vecna opened a giant portal to the Upside Down in Hawkins, the show will present the final chapter of the heroes' years-long war with him and his legion of monsters. As one of the most acclaimed TV shows of all time, Stranger Things has set some high bars for itself, particularly with its first and fourth seasons on Netflix. The show will have to live up to a lot of lofty expectations to provide a satisfying final season for audiences. However, Stranger Things has already shown it has the key ingredients to make season 5 the best chapter in the show's history. Will will play a central role in the season's story Since the show's inception, Will Byers has been one of the most important characters in Stranger Things. Though he was absent for most of season 1, his kidnapping by the Demogorgon was the catalyst for the events of the entire series. While Will had a greater presence in subsequent seasons, his role in the story gradually diminished over time. In season 4, Will's character largely took a back seat while he and his friends focused on rescuing Eleven. Recommended Videos This should all change with season 5 now that Will and his family are back in Hawkins, which has been infiltrated by the Upside Down. Stranger Things should thus give a greater spotlight on Will and how he has been affected by Vecna's reign of terror, with the season 5 trailer teasing more of young Will's fight for survival during his time in the Upside Down. Since Will and Vecna continue to share a psychic link, the former may be a crucial part of the villain's plan in season 5. However, this bond may also help Will and his allies destroy Vecna once and for all, bringing the series full circle. Stranger Things 5 should also continue Will's arc of opening up to his loved ones about his sexuality. The show has been giving subtle hints to audiences that Will has been hiding his true self from everyone throughout its four seasons. After all the trauma and hardships Will has endured in the show, season 5 should finally give his character the closure he deserves and hopefully have him find the love he's been longing for in the series. The story will focus on the characters in Hawkins In season 4, the characters split up and embarked on missions in different corners of the globe. While some of the kids and adults stayed in Hawkins, other characters traveled across America or even into Russia. This massive, epic scope made for a distinctive story, but most of the cast were unable to showcase their compelling dynamics for much of the season. At the same time, the series just began to descend; the townspeople descended into panic as Vecna's actions killed more and more people. Stranger Things 5 will depict the main cast back together again since their return to Hawkins in season 4, allowing them to continue their lovable on-screen relationships in their hometown. From Hopper and Joyce embracing their romantic feelings to Nancy and Jonathan reuniting, the heroes of Hawkins may finally have the happy ending audiences have waited years to see once they defeat Vecna. With more monsters sprouting up, the series may also have the heroes finally opening up to their peers and loved ones about the cosmic terrors they have battled for so long in secret. This seems like it will be the case for Mike and Nancy, as the trailer implies that Vecna and his monsters will target the rest of their family. The truth about the Upside Down will be revealed Even after all these years, the Upside Down remains the biggest mystery in Stranger Things. The fourth season revealed that this strange, alternate dimension wasn't always a dark reflection of Hawkins. It also showed audiences that this world has somehow been frozen in time since Eleven opened the gate to it when the series began. Stranger Things 5 has plenty of mysteries to unravel to satisfy audiences who have stuck with the show for so long. As the heroes continue to explore the Upside Down to prevent it from consuming Hawkins, it's likely that the show will explain more of this world's history and origins. It may even elaborate more on the complex history Vecna has with the dreaded Mind Flayer, with one or both of them unleashing more hidden horrors from their dark dimension. Season 5 will feature the final battle against Vecna The entire series has been building up to the heroes' climactic battle with Vecna. Season 4 finally brought this psychic villain out of the shadows, revealing how he pulled the strings from the Upside Down and caused suffering for so many characters. Now that Vecna has created a giant gate in Hawkins, he seems ready to unleash an army of monsters on the town in an epic battle for the fate of humanity. The Stranger Things season 5 trailer has already shown Vecna appearing in Hawkins and hunting the heroes with his Demogorgons. With the U.S. military now stationed in the town, trying to stop the Upside Down's spread, audiences can expect to see a massive, bloody, and spectacular showdown straight out of The Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones. Overall, fans of Stranger Things have a lot to look forward to watching in the show's fifth and final season. The main characters will reunite in Hawkins to protect everyone in one last stand against Vecna and the Upside Down. Stranger Things should pay off all its build-up to present an epic, emotional, and mind-blowing conclusion to the series. Stranger Things 5 will premiere on Netflix on November 26, 2025.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Indiana Fever to relaunch ‘Stranger Things' special edition jersey
The Indiana Fever are again collaborating with the Netflix series "Stranger Things" to bring alternate uniforms, which they will wear Thursday, July 24, in their game against the Las Vegas Aces. The team first wore the jersey with the "Stranger Things" font on the front in 2021. "Stranger Things" – which is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana – will stream its final season on Netflix in three parts starting on Nov. 26. The jersey will also feature Demogorgon claw accents, and "011" on the waistband, referencing the character, Eleven, portrayed by actress Millie Bobby Brown. The team also plans on wearing the jersey in home games on July 30 vs. the Phoenix Mercury, Aug. 9 vs. the Chicago Sky, Aug. 12 vs. the Dallas Wings, Aug. 26 vs. the Seattle Storm, and Sept. 9 against the Minnesota Lynx. The only road game where the jersey is scheduled to be worn is against the Sparks in Los Angeles on Aug. 29. The Fever are 12-12 and in seventh place in the WNBA standings after Tuesday night's loss to the New York Liberty. Indiana is still without star Caitlin Clark as she is nursing a groin injury.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WNBA star Caitlin Clark's dream comes true as Indiana Fever unveils "Stranger Things" jersey
Caitlin Clark. Image via: Getty Images The WNBA's one of the most iconic teams, the Indiana Fever, is bringing back their original special edition 'Stranger Things' jersey. With the new season releasing this November, Caitlin Clark requested her team to bring back the newest edition. This WNBA star is probably a huge fan of the famous Sci-Fi, and hence the concept of bringing back the original jersey was revamped. Inspired by Hawkins, Indiana, the jersey was first launched in 2021. Within days, it became a fan favorite and was sold in huge numbers across the league. Caitlin Clark saw a fan wearing the jersey and immediately requested the franchise to bring the edition back, of course with some changes than ever. The new jersey will feature the famous monster from the 'Upside-Down' world, Demogorgon. Fever's players and fans are excited as they await this new look. Caitlin Clark requested Indiana Fever bring back 'Stranger Things' jersey 'We should bring it back', said Caitlin Clark. Amidst the recent series of games played by the Fever, Caitlin Clark seemed to have made a strange yet exciting demand. Once, she saw a fan wearing the original 'Stranger Things' Fever's jersey and immediately requested the team to bring back their OG jersey. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15+ Food That Clean Arteries (Most People Ignore) Undo The team revealed their special edition jersey with black and red uniforms, featuring Demogorgon claw accents and '011' waistbands. The final season will be released this November, sparking excitement among fans and Caitlin Clark herself. The jersey, first launched in 2021, became fan favorites instantly. The Franchise has finalized bringing back the special edition jersey on July 24 The team decided to re-launch the limited edition jersey for both adult and youth sizes. This is going to create a major impact in the WNBA's history. After the 'Caitlin Clark Effect', which had driven WNBA attendance and merchandise to create high records, this collaboration could make the franchise more appealing to a wider audience. Indiana Fever's Chief Operating Officer Amber Cox complimented the design, 'This jersey represents the fierce spirit of our team and the fearless energy of 'Stranger Things' – two forces that never back down. ' Caitlin Clark made a bold statement by wearing 'Pay us what you owe us' shirts The 'Pay us what you owe us' campaign started for everyone in the league. 'That's one of the things we're in the room fighting for," Caitlin Clark said ahead of the All-Star Game. "We should be paid more and hopefully that's the case moving forward as the league continues to grow. I think that's something that's probably the most important thing that we are in the room advocating about.' Caitlin Clark's statement made a big impact on the WNBA, demanding the league to pay them what they actually deserve. Also read: Who Is Shane Taylor Rooks' Husband? Everything About Her Mysterious Wedding From Last Night FAQs When will the latest edition of the 'Stranger Things' jersey release? The franchise is going to re-release the jersey on 24 July. Why did Caitlin Clark ask the franchise to bring back the jersey? Caitlin Clark saw a fan wearing the original 'Stranger Things' jersey and immediately asked the team to bring it back. When is Stranger Things season 5 going to release? The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is going to be released on 26 November, 25 December, and 31 December. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
The upside down: Indiana Fever bring back Stranger Things jerseys with Season 5 coming soon
INDIANAPOLIS – Get ready to return to the upside down. The Indiana Fever are bringing back their "Stranger Things" themed jerseys for the second half of the season in anticipation of the final season of the Netflix show, which will release later this year and is based in fictional Hawkins, Indiana. The jerseys, which quickly became fan favorites when they were first released in 2021, are black with red speckles on the jerseys and shorts. Fever is written in the "Stranger Things" font on the front, and it has accents of the claws of the show's monster, the Demogorgon, as well as 011 on the waistband in recognition of one of the main characters, Eleven. 'This jersey represents the fierce spirit of our team and the fearless energy of 'Stranger Things' — two forces that never back down,' Fever COO and GM Amber Cox said in a statement. 'As we celebrate our team and the cultural phenomenon that is 'Stranger Things', we're thrilled to bring back this awesome collaboration with Netflix.' The jerseys are already on sale online as of 8 a.m., Wednesday, and they will be available in the team store as well. The Fever will reintroduce the jerseys Thursday against the Las Vegas Aces and wear them six more times this season: July 30 vs. Phoenix, Aug. 9 vs. Chicago, Aug. 12 vs. Dallas, Aug 26 vs. Seattle, Aug. 29 at Los Angeles, and Sept. 9 vs. Minnesota.
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stranger Things' biggest Dungeons and Dragons references explained ahead of final season
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things lands later this year Fans of Stranger Things are in a frenzy as Netflix has unveiled a trailer for the eagerly awaited fifth season of the fantasy drama, crafted by the Duffer Brothers, reports the Express. The fifth series will bring the grand sci-fi fantasy saga to an end as the final showdown takes shape in Hawkins, Indiana, with the crew aiming to defeat Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) once and for all. As per tradition, the show is set to be peppered with numerous pop culture nods, this time featuring 80s legend and The Terminator star Linda Hamilton portraying Dr Kay. This casting follows appearances from Sean Astin, Matthew Modine, Robert Englund, Carey Elwes, and, naturally, Winona Ryder, who have all graced the show. Crucially, Stranger Things delves deep into the mythology of tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), which has been pivotal to the drama series. Here's a glimpse at how Stranger Things and D&D are intertwined. The Upside Down The inaugural season kicked off with Will Byers (portrayed by Noah Schnapp), Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin), and Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) engrossed in the fantasy board game in a basement. Following Will's disappearance, the lads turned to D&D to decipher the peculiar occurrences in Hawkins. The Upside Down is compared to the Vale of Shadows and the Shadow realm in the first series, with some also noting resemblances to Shadowfell. The Forgotten Realms Fandom page describes the Vale as a place with "area of high bluffs and deep chasms with small pathways, with tombs lying through it", shrouded in darkness even during daylight, some of which are inhabited by "undead shadows". Shadowfell, on the other hand, is depicted as an ominous "echo" of the Prime Material Plane, a "toxic plane of darkness and power" that despises illumination and remains concealed. Demogorgon In the first season of Stranger Things, viewers were introduced to the Demogorgon, the initial antagonist wreaking havoc in Hawkins until its defeat. The creature was dubbed Demogorgon by the kids due to a lack of alternative names. In Dungeons & Dragons lore, the Demogorgon is known as the Imprisoned One and the Prince of Demons. Yet, the Stranger Things version of the Demogorgon visually deviates from its D&D counterpart, which is described as a towering 5.5 metres entity with a serpentine body, simian strength, dual baboon heads, and a lengthy bifurcated tail. Mind Flayer The second season saw the arrival of the Mind Flayer, utilising psychic prowess to manipulate others, including Will. This hive-minded, arachnid-like behemoth was ultimately defeated at the Starcourt Mall showdown in the third season. In Dungeons & Dragons, the Mind Flayer or Mind Ruler similarly exerts control over others within its domain, absorbing their personalities while they live and usurping their bodies. However, their portrayal in the game differs drastically from Stranger Things. The Mind Flayer appears as a "gruesome mockery of the humanoid form" with a head that's "bulging, ridges and elongated", featuring a mass of tentacles surrounding its mouths. Vecna Within the series, Vecna possesses a completely different backstory, unveiled through flashbacks featuring Henry Creel (Raphael Luce). Following his banishment to the Upside Down by Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) during the Hawkins Lab slaughter, Vecna ventured through this alternate realm, harnessing it to amplify his abilities and forge the Mind Flayer as his means of returning to Hawkins. Within D&D lore, Vecna stands amongst the most formidable antagonists in the game, originally a human monarch whose immense power elevated him to god-like standing. Yet his strength grew excessive, condemning him to an existence of "undeath". He's portrayed as "decrepit", lacking his left hand and eye. According to D&D mythology, Vecna harboured an obsession with secrets, convinced they contained dominion over every living entity. He maintained that creatures could be controlled to guarantee devastation through a solitary secret. He roamed across the multiverse, maintaining a concealed ebony tower within the Pandemonium plane. Additional D&D nods emerge at Stranger Things season one's conclusion, where the group's campaign concludes prematurely, with mentions of the "proud princess", the "lost knight" and " weird flowers in the cave". These elements mirror the programme itself and potentially allude to Eleven and the tendrils within the Upside Down.
