Stranger Things Season 5 First Look Revisits Will Byers' 1983 Disappearance
Stranger Things is officially returning, and fans are thrilled. On Thursday, November 6, Netflix surprised viewers by releasing the first five minutes of Season 5, offering a chilling glimpse into the final chapter of the popular sci-fi series.
Netflix accompanied the clip with the message:
“Watch the first 5 minutes of Stranger Things 5 now,”suggesting this season will exceed expectations and take audiences back to the story’s beginning.
Return to the Origins
The teaser revisits the crucial night in 1983 that started the series, focusing on Will Byers’ mysterious disappearance. Fans see 12-year-old Will, played by Noah Schnapp, lying half-conscious in the eerie Upside Down forest.
He softly sings “Should I Stay or Should I Go” as he drifts between sleep and fear.
Suddenly, Will wakes in terror with the Demogorgon’s terrifying roar nearby. In a desperate bid to survive, he fires a gun at the creature but fails to escape, leaving viewers anxious for answers.
Hints of Deeper Storylines
The preview not only revisits past events but also teases connections to later plotlines involving Vecna and the sinister powers of the Upside Down. Fans quickly shared their reactions across social media.
Author’s Summary
This early glimpse of Stranger Things Season 5 promises a thrilling return to the series’ origins while deepening ties to its dark, supernatural mysteries.