As a seasoned movie critic with a soft spot for 80s nostalgia and a penchant for unraveling plot twists, I must say that the upcoming fifth season of Stranger Things has me on the edge of my recliner. The cryptic episode titles, especially “The Vanishing of [Redacted]”, have set the rumor mill spinning faster than a Demogorgon chasing prey through Hawkins Lab.
The fifth and final season of the beloved 80s pop culture callback Stranger Things has been in production for an excruciating two years, forcing fans to rely on their own home-brewed theories for any hints about what will happen to the ill-fated town of Hawkins. Far from alleviating the suspense, however, a recent teaser revealing all the episode titles for the upcoming season only increased fans’ excitement, especially given the cryptic title of the second episode, “The Vanishing of [Redacted].”
Despite limited information about the plot of Stranger Things Season 5, fans are preparing for a heart-wrenching conclusion. Not only have some cast members spoken about their emotional responses to the final script, but the suspenseful ending of the last season, where Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) was severely injured and her recovery wasn’t guaranteed, has fueled speculation about a significant character departure. Yesterday morning, Netflix revealed the titles for the Season 5 episodes, which may strengthen these theories by hinting at another disappearance in episode two, potentially setting off a chain of devastating events as the tale of Hawkins unfolds further.
In the title of this episode, “The Disappearance of [Redacted],” it seems clear that the show is making a nod to the first season of Stranger Things from 2016, where an episode was titled “The Disappearance of Will Byers.” This initial event connected everything in Hawkins with the Upside-Down. Since the new title bears such a strong resemblance, it appears that whoever vanishes this time may disappear in a similar manner to Will – leaving no obvious trace behind.
Who Will Vanish in the Final Season of Stranger Things?
Regarding the character who might disappear or the location of their disappearance, Netflix isn’t planning to disclose this information just yet – but fans can definitely speculate. While it would be intriguing if Will disappeared again, the emotional impact may not be as strong now compared to the first season because viewers have already experienced that storyline. Characters from the Byers family could also potentially vanish, although they might not evoke the same vulnerability as younger characters, which could make the situation seem less urgent. At this point, Max appears to be the most likely candidate to disappear due to her vulnerable state at the end of Season 4, making her a potential target for Vecna’s manipulations.
In Season 1, Will’s disappearance was significant because no one knew about the Upside-Down. However, in Season 5, if another character vanishes, it would make sense to search for them there. This implies that there could be more mysteries regarding the Upside-Down or possibly a whole new dimension. If it’s the latter, a new character might travel to this dimension, which ties into the show’s anticipated time jump of 1.5 years in the future. During those months, another family may have moved into Hawkins, potentially facing the same troubles as the Byers family.
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2024-11-08 16:02