Stranger Things Season 5 First Look Revisits Will Byers’ 1983 Disappearance
Stranger Things is officially returning, sparking great excitement among fans. On Thursday, November 6, Netflix surprised audiences by releasing the first five minutes of Season 5, offering a haunting preview of the final chapter in the beloved sci-fi saga.
Netflix accompanied the clip with the message:
“Watch the first 5 minutes of Stranger Things 5 now,”hinting that the new season will surpass expectations and take viewers back to where the story began.
The teaser revisits the pivotal night in 1983 that launched the series, revealing more about Will Byers’ mysterious disappearance. Viewers see 12-year-old Will, played by Noah Schnapp, lying half-conscious in the eerie forests of the Upside Down, softly singing “Should I Stay or Should I Go” as he drifts between sleep and fear.
Suddenly, Will wakes in terror as the Demogorgon's chilling roar echoes nearby. Attempting to survive, he grabs a gun and fires at the creature, then tries to escape. His efforts ultimately fail, leaving viewers tense and eager for answers.
This preview not only revisits the show’s origins but also suggests deeper connections to later storylines involving Vecna and the haunting powers of the Upside Down.
Reactions flooded social media immediately after the release, reflecting fans' enthusiasm and anticipation.
Author's Summary
The early glimpse of Stranger Things Season 5 revisits Will Byers’ 1983 disappearance, promising to deepen the mystery and connect key storylines for the series finale.