Will Stranger Things Ending Become the "New Lost"? All Signs Point to Yes
Is it imperative to address these mysteries?
Certainly, filming for Stranger Things Season 5 can't start until the SAG-AFTRA vs. AMPTP dispute is resolved. However, with that day drawing near, it's time to delve back into the lore of one of the most intriguing sci-fi horror shows on Netflix!
In the Season 4 finale, we saw a sinister army of beasts under Vecna's control infiltrate Hawkins. Season 5 promises to be packed with suspense and action. But a pressing question looms that will define how fans view the finale: Will the writers unveil all the mysteries of the Upside Down? If they fall short, the show might end up being dubbed the next 'Lost.'
Upside Down Mystery
The Upside Down was introduced in Season 1 when Eleven made psychic contact with the Demogorgon, and Will was trapped in that alternate realm. That kicked off numerous fan theories regarding the nature of the Upside Down. One such theory was validated when the Upside Down was revealed to be an exact copy of the moment Eleven inadvertently created a portal.
In Season 4, we discovered that it was Henry who 'structured' the alternate universe after being thrust into it. He established a psychic bond with the entity later known as the Mind Flayer. This bond gave rise to a collective consciousness that extended its influence over other inhabitants of the Upside Down.
Is the Show in Danger of Becoming the New Lost?
Yet, many enigmas about this mysterious dimension linger. Is the stone realm Vecna initially fell into the same as the Upside Down? Does the Mind Flayer possess individual intentions, or is it entirely under Vecna's sway? Why does the Upside Down mirror Hawkins circa 1983, and what are the origins of its world and creatures apart from Henry's intervention?
Numerous questions remain unanswered, but there's limited runtime to address them, especially considering the need to wrap up character arcs and the overarching narrative. Stranger Things is running the risk of echoing the missteps of ABC's iconic series, Lost.
In 2010, Lost left its fans hanging with a finale that failed to resolve many lingering mysteries, including the significance of the numbers, the enigmas surrounding the Mother and the Monster, the elusive Cork, and several other puzzles.