Stranger Things Season 5 Focuses on Will Byers
Stranger Things Season 5 revisits the story of Will Byers, a central character since the beginning. Fans speculate that Will may die in the final season after Noah Schnapp, who plays Will, told Millie Bobby Brown,
“But one of us will die.”This comment sparked widespread theories supported by fan discussions and the show's ongoing cycle, which originally started with Will's disappearance in Season 1.
Season 5 Premiere and Thematic Questions
The premiere opens with a flashback to November 1983 featuring a young Will singing Should I Stay or Should I Go in an Upside Down version of Castle Byers before a Demogorgon attacks. The Duffer Brothers have not confirmed any character deaths, but the trailers and opening scenes hint that Will’s fate is a key mystery.
Matt Duffer on Season 5's Core Mysteries
Matt Duffer explained to Entertainment Weekly that Season 5 resolves two crucial questions from the start of the series:
- What is the true nature of the Upside Down?
- Why was Will Byers taken?
He emphasized that Will’s link to the Upside Down is unique compared to other victims. Rather than being killed, Will was taken and remains connected to that dimension through his ability to sense Vecna's presence.
Will's Role in Previous Seasons
In Season 2, Will acted as a spy for Vecna after being trapped in the tunnels, further deepening his relationship to the Upside Down and the dangers it poses.
Author's Summary
Season 5 promises to explore Will Byers’ unique connection to the Upside Down, likely revealing his ultimate fate and answering long-standing questions about the show's central mysteries.