The opening five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 just premiered, delivering intense chills from the start. These initial moments immediately transport viewers back to the eerie town of Hawkins, blending darkness, fear, and suspense.
The premiere episode, titled The Crawl, begins without delay, taking place on November 12, 1983—the exact day Will Byers disappeared in Season 1. A digitally de-aged Noah Schnapp reprises his role as 12-year-old Will, quietly singing The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go” while lying alone in Castle Byers, evoking nostalgic memories from the series' beginning.
The calm quickly shatters as a horrifying screech and a sudden explosion interrupt the scene. Will flees through the forest, his flashlight flickering and heart pounding. He tries to hide by climbing a tree, but the branches give way, causing him to fall.
What follows is much darker than expected. The Demogorgon captures Will and drags him into the Upside Down version of Hawkins Library. There, Vecna awaits, making a chilling promise that sets the stage for the ultimate confrontation.
"Vecna makes a horrifying promise that, in turn, sets the stage for the last and final fight."
Netflix delivers a gripping start to Season 5 by revisiting the origins of Will's disappearance with chilling new threats, promising an intense finale.
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