While the Mindflayer gave Stranger Things a major dose of cosmic horror, the introduction of Vecna gave the show something it seemingly needed: a Big Bad that our characters could talk to, one with his own sinister mind and motivations.

This scene links back to Stranger Things: The First Shadow stage play, which goes deep into Henry Creel's backstory, making it canon to the Netflix blockbuster. The stage play premiered in 2023, almost two years before Season 5 ever premiered on Netflix, making this an extremely bold step on Netflix and the Duffer brothers' parts.

Jamie Campbell Bower reveals his inspirations for Vecna in 'Stranger Things 5,' including Mr. Rogers, 'The Shining,' and the 2020 movie 'Alone.'

Stranger Things' director Shawn Levy on directing Max's return, that Jonathan-Nancy scene, Will's big moment and his final day on the set.

Matt and Ross Duffer, the sibling masterminds behind Netflix's juggernaut, discussed Vol. 2 of Season 5 and the character who is finally able to reveal his true self.

The actor behind Vecna, Henry, and Mr. Whatsit breaks down his complex role in season five.

While his arrival sparks terror among the residents of Hawkins, Vecna on X is the sweetest monster ever!On Christmas, December 25, Netflix sent fans wild with the release of Stranger Things Season 5’s highly anticipated Vol 2 release,

The fifth season of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ reveals the long-awaited answers that have been lingering since Will Byers disappeared in the first season in 2016. At the same time, it also raises several questions,