Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 ending explained: Will Byers, Vecna and the Harry Potter-Voldemort parallel

Author's Summary

The first half of Stranger Things season 5 refocuses on Will Byers, whose initial vanishing sparked the series, delving into his deep ties with Vecna akin to Harry Potter and Voldemort. (148 characters)

Core Premise

The opening episodes of the final season shift attention back to Will Byers, the boy whose mysterious disappearance ignited the entire storyline.

This return highlights his pivotal role amid escalating threats from the Upside Down. Vecna's emergence in Hawkins underscores their intertwined fates.

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The National The National — 2025-11-28

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