Stranger Things Creators Promise Upside Down Secrets Unveiled
With Stranger Things season 5 underway, the Duffer brothers hint that long-awaited answers about the Upside Down are finally on the horizon after nearly a decade of mystery.
The first four episodes of the much-anticipated fifth season of Stranger Things have landed on Netflix, and fans across Australia are buzzing. After years of wild theories and endless speculation, the show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, have hinted that the next instalments will finally shed light on the Upside Down, a mystery that’s kept punters guessing since the very beginning.
Decade-Long Secrets Set to Surface
For nearly ten years, the Upside Down has been the show’s biggest enigma. Now, with the story heading towards its conclusion, the Duffer brothers are ready to pull back the curtain. Matt Duffer recently shared,
‘Especially as we get into Volume 2, we start to answer more and more why Will was kidnapped and how it ties in with Holly and all of this. Everything sort of comes full circle.’
The creators have been holding their cards close, but it seems the time has come for some long-awaited answers.
Volume 2 Promises Major Revelations
With five seasons and even a stage production under its belt, Stranger Things has built a web of storylines that all seem to point back to the Upside Down. There’s still plenty to unpack, including the links between this shadowy world and Dimension X, not to mention Vecna’s grand scheme. Ross Duffer teased,
‘That really is a Volume 2 thing, where we really get into the Upside Down, and we explain what it is. Again, this is something that has been planned for 10 years now, and it just now, obviously is the time to reveal it.’
Fans won’t have to wait long, as these answers are set to arrive early in the next batch of episodes.
Volume 1’s Twists and What’s Next
Before diving into what’s coming, viewers are still reeling from the events of Volume 1. From a surprise return harking back to season 2, to a jaw-dropping twist involving Will and Vecna, the show has kept everyone on their toes. The pieces are falling into place for a finale that’s shaping up to be one for the ages, with the last episodes dropping in just over a month.
For those keen to catch up or revisit the highlights, there’s plenty to explore, from reviews of Volume 1 to the full release schedule for the final season. And if you’re after something new while you wait, there’s no shortage of top-notch Netflix series to keep you entertained.