All the unanswered questions fans have since finishing Stranger Things four volume one

I’m not convinced music is the thing that stops Vecna


Stranger Things four volume one dropped around three weeks ago and the way it ended left me with many questions which need to be answered in volume two. For example, is the school counsellor working with Vecna or not? And will Joyce and Hopper get out of Russia?? My mind has been spiralling since finishing the first volume and fans simply won’t know peace until we finish the second volume. Anyway, here’s a rundown of all the unanswered questions fans have since finishing Stranger Things four volume one.

Is Ms. Kelly working with Vecna or not?

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One huge fan theory which came about after volume one is the fact the school counsellor could be linked with Vecna. Ms. Kelly has a key necklace around her neck and fans have clocked there’s a keyhole on the big grandfather clock we hear ticking when Vecna is coming.

Only problem, though, is that she’s had a fairly small role up until this season. It wasn’t until the first few epsiodes in volume one that we really saw her so maybe she’s got a big story in the episodes to come.

What even is Vecna’s end goal?

So, Vecna’s motivation hasn’t been clarified whatsoever. Plus why have we had to wait until season four before Vecna even does anything?

Does Vecna control the Mind Flayer?

The Stranger Things kids are so intelligent when it comes to working out what the deal is with the Upside Down. Dustin first came up with the theory that the Demogorgon is the Mind Flayer’s soldier and Vecna is his five-star general. The Mind Flayer is massively powerful, right? But he was kind of defeated in season three.

Fans clocked Vecna has been knocking about in the earlier seasons. For example, the grandfather clock noise which comes before his arrival has definitely been heard in previous seasons of the show. And fans reckon they even spotted Vecna in the first episode of Stranger Things season one.

Why was Dr Brenner even using One as an orderly?

Before we even know Jamie’s character is revealed to be One and Vecna – he’s known for being an orderly in the Hawkins lab. But why was Dr Brenner even using him? He knows how dangerous he is! Brenner even puts a chip into One’s neck to suppress his powers. But once that chip is removed, One goes off the rails with his power and does whatever he wants.

Also, what are Brenner’s true intentions? Obviously it’s not good he’s experimenting on children but have we ever actually been told why? I need to know.

Does the music actually stop Vecna?

This was never actually clarified. The rules of how Vecna stops are both simple and overly complicated. I get that once Vecna has control of someone, they need to hear their favourite song to escape but does it actually work? Or was it pot luck that Max got out? Nancy came up with the theory after hearing Victor Creel was listening to Dream a Little Dream of Me. Some fans think Max writing those letters allowed her to break through some of the guilt she felt so Vecna couldn’t kill her.

Do Joyce and Hopper make it out of Russia?

In the last episode of volume one, Joyce and Murray have rescued Hopper in Russia. But do they get back to America? The small teaser drop makes it look like they’re all still in Russia.

Is Eddie able to prove he’s innocent?

Eddie Munson Stranger Things four

Eddie is public enemy number one right now thanks for being the main suspect for murdering Chrissy. Will he be able to clear his name? I guess it all comes down to whether Vecna will be defeated or not.

Who dies in volume two?

In every single season a prominent character died. First it was Barb, then Bob in season two and of course Billy in season three. Someone has to die in volume two but who the hell is it going to be?

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