Here's Everything You Need To Remember Before The Final Season Of "Stranger Things"

Alright, so it's no secret that it's been a pretty long time since new episodes of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix. It's been over 1,200 days between Season 4 and the Season 5 premiere, to be precise.

So, in case you didn't have time for a rewatch of every season — or even just Season 4 — ahead of the final season, don't worry. I'm here to remind you about what happened, where all the characters are, and what you just really need to remember before the final season of Stranger Things.

Alright, let's get started:

THERE ARE OBVIOUSLY MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD FOR STRANGER THINGS!

13. Dr. Martin Brenner, aka Papa:

15. And, Vecna, aka Henry Creel, aka One:

Now, between Stranger Things Season 4 and 5, Netflix also released a stage show that is currently running on Broadway called Stranger Things: The First Shadow. While the events of the play take place before Season 1, there are two important facts that could come in handy to know about ahead of Season 5:

First, the play explores the origins of Henry Creel, aka Vecna. It shows him as a student at Hawkins High School alongside Joyce, Hopper, Bob Newby, Karen Wheeler, and more, which is something the TV show hasn't explored (yet). The play spans from Henry and the Creel family's arrival in town to Henry's eventual capture by Dr. Brenner and Hawkins Lab. It also depicts how Henry's father, Victor Creel, is accused of the murder of his wife and daughter.

And finally, Patty Newby, Bob's sister, is a new character in The First Shadow, but she is likely to be important going into the final season. In the play, it's revealed that Patty and Henry were classmates and have a romantic relationship. Henry uses his powers and connection to the Upside Down to help Patty try and find her birth mother. However, by the end, Henry's anger and powers become all-consuming, causing him to hurt Patty.

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