The Stranger Things series finale fell short by not including more significant character deaths, undermining the stakes and emotional impact.

Move over theories about Steve Harrington, the Stranger Things fandom has just unearthed a mountain of evidence that points to a much darker reality. While we’re all waiting for the final showdown of season five, a theory is gaining massive traction: Will Byers and Vecna aren’t just connected; they are one and the same.

Last time we checked, Will had successfully used his new powers to take over Vecna's body and warn Max to run. It was, we can all agree, one of the more epic moments in Volume 2.

Stranger Things season 5 finale is only hours away from its much-awaited premiere. The hit Netflix show will finally conclude after almost a decade. Bringing the story to an end, this season sees the Hawkins group fighting against the most dangerous villain, Vecna.

Stranger Things’ delivers a dramatic ending with series finale “The Rightside Up,” leaving the final fate of Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) ambiguous—but there are clues.

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.

Stranger Things fans believe Will Byers is not just linked to Vecna, but may actually be him. From strange memory slips to mirrored body language and eerie vocabulary choices, hidden clues across the series suggest Will could be Henry Creel’s final and most terrifying vessel.

Stranger Things Season 5 does something very sneaky and very smart. It turns Season 2 of the show into the emotional and story backbone of the entire show. Not Season 1.

With Stranger Things officially wrapped but still fresh in fans’ minds, Netflix is turning the page one last time — not with another episode, but with an intimate look behind the curtain. One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 arrives on January 12,