The long-anticipated fifth season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” is finally here, with the first four episodes slated to be released on Wednesday, Nov. 26. With excitement building, members of The Daily Campus life section shared their predictions about what they think will happen in the new season.
Maleena Muzio, Staff Writer, she/her/hers, maleena.muzio@uconn.edu
“Stranger Things” is my favorite show produced in the last decade, and despite everything I know about the franchise, I am having trouble coming up with predictions about the newest and final season. I can confidently say that I predict at least one or more of the main characters of the show are going to die, but I am not so sure who. Some major possibilities are Dustin, Steve or Will. Contrary to popular belief, I do not think Eleven will be joining Billy, Eddie or Alexei among the dead.
Speaking of the dead, I do think there may be some Eddie flashbacks in this season, but do not think his character will be making a comeback, as actor Joe Quinn has been busy with major films.
I am curious to see what happens to the Nancy, Jonathan and Steve love triangle. I love Nancy and Jonathan together, but their relationship in season four lacked excitement, leading me to believe that something may happen between Nancy and Steve this season. I think Mike and Eleven’s relationship was also set up in season four to be approaching the chopping block. However, I believe Mike will be less annoying and more important this season than he was in the last two, and they may stay together, despite the Will-Mike rumors.
Ayyan Tamjeed, Staff Writer, he/him/his, art24001@uconn.edu
Before I begin, I must preface by saying I have barely watched “Stranger Things”; I only know it as the show that revived that one Kate Bush song, Noah Schnapp’s odd haircut and making Millie Bobby Brown into a star, I think. I heard they also played Dungeons and Dragons as well.
As for what’s going to happen in season five? I think America is due for a Weezer revival; the showrunners better put “The Good Life” on the soundtrack, or else. I hope Noah Schnapp’s character, whose name is Will Byers according to the Wikipedia page I just pulled up, can get a better haircut. This show is also set in Indiana during the 1980’s, so I’m hoping they kill a monster using Bob Knight’s chair maneuver in homage to the former Indiana head coach. Or not, that guy was terrible.
Pierce Colfer, Associate News Editor, he/they, pierce.colfer@uconn.edu
When you’re entering the fifth season of a show, there are some patterns you’ll be able to spot across seasons, and Stranger Things is no different. So, I’m here to hedge my bets on what’ll happen by looking at things that have happened across the last four seasons and hoping that the patterns continue.
Prediction one: A quirky, endearing side character is introduced at the beginning of the season, forming a strong bond with a main character and quickly becoming a fan favorite, before being tragically killed in a tone-shifting scene near the end of the season — think Bob, Alexei or Eddie.
Prediction two: A relatively unimportant side character who had somewhere between three to five scenes in the previous season gets promoted to the main cast, suddenly becoming privy to all the going-ons of Hawkins and growing the already-packed cast even further — think Erica or Murray.
Prediction three: A main character heroically sacrifices themselves in the final episode, satisfyingly completing their character arc and bravely saving the other characters and all of Hawkins at the cost of their… Wait a second! They somehow survived it! Everything’s actually completely okay, and the cast can keep growing! Yay! Think Hopper or Max.
With those predictions, I don’t think anything that’ll happen in season five can surprise me. My bets feel pretty hedged right about now.
Noa Climor, Social Media and Outreach Coordinator, she/her, noa.climor_mizrahi@uconn.edu
The strangest thing I ever did… was think about potential predictions for the ending of this show. “Stranger Things” premiered almost ten years ago, and it’s undeniable to say that it greatly impacted pop culture and TV show formatting.
As far as predictions go, I’m 99% sure that they are killing Steve; either that or he somehow magically escapes and works at some cool store with Robin. To be honest, it is a hard show to predict, but I do think they are choosing a go big or go home mentality based on the reactions of the cast and people who have gotten to see the first episode. My main prediction is a main character death.
My second prediction is a confirmation of a certain ship. Who that is, I shan’t say, but maybe the odds will be in their favor.
Alex Klancko, Campus Correspondent, he/him, ivb24001@uconn.edu
In season five of “Stranger Things,” I think Eleven will get her powers back after they dwindled in season four. Eleven struggled with her powers in season four, and along with that, had been getting bullied by multiple girls in school. I think to get her powers back, Eleven will have to go back to the Upside Down and survive a bit.
Although her powers do not directly come from the Upside Down, she did create the gateway to it and I believe that in some sort of way she will have to get closer to the Upside down to gain back her powers. I also think that to close the gateway to the Upside Down, Eleven will force herself into the dimension and use her powers to close the gateway and save Hawkins, Ind. I also think Jonathan will die; I don’t know how, but I just have a hunch.