Netflix has given fans an exciting preview of the upcoming final season of Stranger Things. The streaming service released the first five minutes of the opening episode from season five ahead of its premiere on Thursday, 27th November.
Since its debut in 2016, this supernatural drama has become one of Netflix’s most popular series. With millions expected to watch the finale this winter, this glimpse offers the most detailed look at the new season so far.
The opening scenes suggest a darker tone as the story follows a younger Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) trapped alone in the Upside Down. In a desperate struggle to survive, he hides in a makeshift fort while being pursued by a terrifying Demogorgon through a bleak forest.
Will eventually encounters the lair of Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), the powerful antagonist, for the first time. As Vecna overpowers him, he ominously says:
“At long last, we can begin. You and I, we’re going to do such beautiful things together.”
These opening moments hint at a dramatic and intense conclusion as Vecna prepares to unleash his final assault on Hawkins. The new footage has thrilled Stranger Things fans, who have expressed their excitement and anticipation in online comments.
The released first five minutes of Stranger Things season 5 set a dark tone, showcasing Will Byers' peril and Vecna’s looming threat as the series heads toward a gripping finale.