Unveiling the Unanswered: 12 Mind-Blowing Stranger Things Questions for Season 5 That Will Leave You Begging for More!

Summary

Stranger Things

Season 5 is the final season, however, it is not able to resolve all the unanswered questions from previous episodes due to the show's extensive growth.

Stranger Things season 5, the final installment of the popular Netflix series, is unlikely to provide explanations for certain mysteries, such as the origins of Eleven's biological father or the connection between Vecna and the school counselor. Although the show has evolved over the years, incorporating small-town mysteries, coming-of-age dramedy, sci-fi, horror, and action elements, it doesn't guarantee that all the questions raised in prior episodes will be answered.

Although season 4 of Stranger Things successfully addressed the issues with the villain from season 3, the Netflix series expanded its scope even further. In the first season, the focus was primarily on two adult characters (Joyce and Hopper), three teenagers (Steve, Jonathan, and Nancy), and four children (Dustin, Lucas, Mike, and Eleven). However, in season 4, the number of main characters increased to five adults, five teenagers, and seven children, not counting supporting roles such as Dr. Brenner and Dr. Owens. As the story continues to grow and develop, it becomes increasingly challenging for Stranger Things season 5 to provide satisfactory answers to all the unresolved questions of the show.

11 The Upside Down Eggs From Stranger Things Season 1

It is highly likely that the takeover of the Upside Down in Stranger Things season 4 will result in a greater emphasis on this location in season 5. By the end of season 4, Hawkins was partially engulfed by the dark dust of the Upside Down. Hence, it is inevitable that the show's ultimate installment will delve deeper into this realm. However, the enigmatic yellow eggs that Joyce and Hopper encountered in The Upside Down during season 1 were never given any explanation. It appears improbable that the series will revisit this storyline after such a significant hiatus.

10 The Identity Of Eleven's Biological Father

9 The School Counselor's Vecna Connection

In Stranger Things season 2, Eleven's mother's tragic story was explored as the show's main character searched for her estranged and catatonic parent. However, the identity of Eleven's biological father remains unknown. Previously, it was expected that Brenner would be revealed as Eleven's father in Stranger Things season 4, but his death diminishes the impact of this revelation. Consequently, Stranger Things season 5 has little motivation to delve into the question of Eleven's parentage, especially since Eleven herself hasn't shown much interest in the subject.

In Stranger Things season 4, Max noticed that the school counselor was wearing a necklace shaped like a grandfather clock, which resembled the one in Vecna's house. Furthermore, all of Vecna's victims were selected from the student files that the counselor kept in her office. Initially, it seemed as if Vecna had assumed the counselor's identity, similar to what he later did with Max's deceased brother, Billy. However, the show never clarified the connection between Vecna and this overlooked supporting character.

8 How The Demogorgon Used Telekinesis In Stranger Things Episode 1

Back in the pilot episode of Stranger Things, Will was chased into his garden shed by a Demogorgon. In a nod to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the Demogorgon mysteriously opened the shed's lock, seemingly using telekinesis. However, no other Demogorgon has demonstrated this power since then. It is expected that Stranger Things season 5 will provide an explanation for how the monster acquired this unique ability, although it is uncertain whether this inconsistency will ever be addressed.

7 How The Russians Found The Upside Down (& What They Want With It)

The inclusion of Russian scientists underneath Hawkins' Starcourt Mall in season 3 was deemed one of Stranger Things’ most ridiculous twists, resulting in an ill-advised Terminator tribute. Consequently, viewers shouldn't anticipate significant involvement of the Russian storyline in the upcoming Stranger Things season 5. The popular Netflix series is unlikely to delve into the details of how this group of Soviet scientists stumbled upon the gateway beneath the mall or their intentions for it.

6 The Hawkins Post Deaths

A journalist from The Hawkins Post and its editor-in-chief met their tragic demise just before the Starcourt Mall fire, which later became the blamed cause of their deaths. Surprisingly, none of their colleagues at the Hawkins Post noticed this discrepancy until the conclusion of Stranger Things season 4. The storyline involving the Hawkins Post was always somewhat puzzling, considering the influence and significance of these two individuals in a small town. However, their sudden disappearance failed to create any alarm or concern among their fellow coworkers. Therefore, it would be a pointless diversion if the focus of Stranger Things season 5 revolved around this particular inconsistency.

5 How The Upside Down Actually Works (In Full)

The functioning of the Upside Down remains unclear, but Stranger Things season 5 is unlikely to delve into its internal mechanics. This lack of explanation is not necessarily negative, as revealing too much about the Upside Down could diminish the show's magic. Furthermore, attempting to justify the existence of the Upside Down may raise questions about other inconsistencies, such as its fluctuating population of Demogorgons.

4 Where Henry Creel’s Powers Came From Before Brenner

Brenner assisted Henry Creel in harnessing his powers, but the origins of how Vecna acquired them in the first place have yet to be revealed in Stranger Things. It is possible that he was born with these abilities, or they could be attributed to the events in Hawkins. While season 4 of Stranger Things depicted Vecna creating the Upside Down and explaining its origins, it did not provide a similar backstory for his powers. Given that their origins are not essential to the storyline, it is unlikely that season 5 of Stranger Things will delve into them.

3 How Dr. Brenner Survived The Demogorgon Attack

In Stranger Things season 1, Dr. Brenner faced a deserved fate when he was attacked by a rampaging Demogorgon. However, in Stranger Things season 4, he reappeared with a noticeable scar but otherwise seemingly unharmed. The presence of soldiers around Brenner during the attack could explain why he wasn't killed by the Demogorgon. However, if there were other factors contributing to his survival, it might pave the way for his return in season 5. However, considering the already crowded cast of the show, it seems unlikely. More plausibly, Stranger Things might choose to leave the details of his survival to the imagination of the viewers.

2 Did Dr. Owens Survive The Attack on NINA

Dr. Brenner's demise seemed apparent during his last encounter with Eleven. Nonetheless, the status of Dr. Owens remains shrouded in uncertainty. Although his demise was never substantiated, he lacked the significance to warrant a reappearance in Season 5 of Stranger Things. Consequently, his existence may be disregarded entirely in the final episodes. Nonetheless, if Eleven requires further command of her abilities and assuming Brenner is indeed deceased, the potential return of Paul Reiser's Dr. Owens becomes a possibility.

1 What Happened To Yuri and Enzo

The fate of Owens or Brenner in Stranger Things season 5 remains uncertain. However, it is evident that Yuri and Enzo do not require a comeback as they have no relevance to the events of the fifth season. Being Soviet defectors in the '80s, they are unable to become citizens of Hawkins. Hence, it is highly likely that these two characters will be overlooked in Stranger Things season 5, despite their fate not being explained in the show.