First Five Minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 Released
Netflix has shared the initial five minutes of highly anticipated 'Stranger Things' Season 5, revisiting the show's first season when Will Byers disappeared.
Preview Highlights
The preview offers a glimpse into the final season without revealing major plot details. It takes viewers back to the moment Will Byers went missing and was later rescued by his mother, Joyce, and Police Chief Jim Hopper at Hawkins Library in the Upside Down.
Start of Season 5
The new season begins 18 months after the events of the previous season. The first episode opens with 12-year-old Will Byers, exhausted, confused, and shaken in the Upside Down, singing
The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go”. This song holds significance, being introduced to him by his brother in Season 1 and serving as a reminder for both the character and viewers.
Sequence of Events
- Will hears strange noises outside, causing him to pause.
- The Demogorgon crashes into the castle, and Will narrowly escapes after shooting the creature with a hunting rifle.
- He climbs a tree seeking a way out, but the Demogorgon finds him and throws him to the ground.
Summary
Season 5 of Stranger Things revisits early events with suspense, focusing on Will's struggles in the Upside Down, as the story continues to develop 18 months later.
Author's summary: The initial five minutes of Stranger Things season 5 masterfully revisit the origin story, emphasizing suspense and character resilience while teasing future adventures.