Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 2 Ending Explained: Who’s Splitting Up? Will You Go Out?
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Season 5 of Stranger Things is back with its second batch of episodes featuring a big breakup, a possible death — and Will opening up about his sexuality.
The second half of the show’s final season premiered on Thursday, December 25, with Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) trying to maintain control of the Upside Down. Size (Sadie Sink) and Holly (Nell Fisher) made it difficult for him and he soon found out that Will (Noah Schnapp) is able to reach his mind again.
Luckily, Max was able to find his way back to Hawkins – but Holly couldn’t. Instead he’s pretty much caught up like all the kids – except Derek (Jake Connelly) – answer him. The rest of the team must find a way to bring down the worst as they learn more about his history.
Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) piece together that the Upside Down is actually a bridge between the real world and a place full of aliens aka The Abyss. Vecna’s final plan is to merge the two worlds together, which they must stop.
Before they go to war, El (Millie Bobby Brown) is convinced by Kali (Linnea Berthelsen) that they can save the world and come back. Kali instead tells Eleven to go back and disappear for their own good.
There’s also Will, who realizes he has to be honest about his worst fears before meeting Vecna again. He tells his loved ones that he is gay and finds support from them as they prepare to risk their lives one last time.
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of where each character ended up — including whether they’re alive or dead — in season 5 episode 2:
Joyce Byers
After gaining the power of her son, Joyce (Winona Ryder) convinces Thanda to accept them. This pushes Will to help Holly but also briefly traps him. Joyce is supported by boyfriend Hopper (David Harbour) and is there when the Will returns. Joyce is also there for Thanda when she goes out to everyone.
Jim Hopper
David Harbour
Courtesy of NetflixHopper and Eleven begin to fall out when he realizes that she was planning to help him – but not him. The breakup gets worse when he sees Kali influencing Eleven…more on that later.
Mike Wheeler
The second half of the final season shows Mike being there to help when needed. He also has a conversation with Eleven about their future where he remains optimistic while not being sure that he will be safe once Vecna is destroyed. Mike is also there when Will comes out – and talks about how he likes a close friend – but it’s not clear if Mike realizes it was about him.
It’s eleven
Back to Kali and Eleven’s conversation, part 2 shows Kali telling Eleven that she will never escape from people like Dr.Linda Hamilton). The new villain used Kali’s blood to try to create new “weapons” in the form of psychic and telepathic children. To make that happen, Dr. Kay pumps pregnant women full of Kali’s blood but realizes that she actually needs Eleven’s blood, which was created from Henry’s blood.
Dustin Henderson
After an emotional fight, Dustin and Steve (Joe Keery) fix their problems. Steve insults Eddie (Joseph Quinn) for being a hero who pretended to be killed but Dustin admits that he can’t lose Steve the same way. Dustin also discovers that exotic matter surrounds the Upside Down and obscures the fact that an empty hole exists above it.
Lucas Sinclair
As Max returns to the real world, Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) plays a major role in his existence. He manages his body to make sure Vecna doesn’t get to him first and is there when he needs repair help.
Nancy Wheeler
Natalia Dyer’s Nancy is finally able to talk to Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) about their eternal relationship. When he admits that he doesn’t know what he wants, he breaks up with Jonathan in a subtle moment.
Jonathan Byers
Likewise, Jonathan confesses to Nancy everything he has in store for her – including his plans to propose. Actually they are not engaged but instead they are breaking up. He is there and supports Thanda as her brother comes out to everyone.
Will Byers
A conversation with Vecna makes Will realize that he helped build the Upside Down while his mind was still in the loop all those years ago. He feels bad for the part he played and is even more determined to make sure Vecna loses her power.
Before that, Vecna makes Will see a version of the future where his loved ones don’t accept him for who he is. That encourages her to face her fears and come out to them – and she is met with support and love.
Max Mayfield
After two years in a stupor, Max is able to return to the real world. He starts by spending time with Holly and convincing her that he can come back to the Upside Down with her. That doesn’t happen because Vecna has a strong hold on Holly so Max is left feeling guilty. He is able to reunite with Lucas and is in a wheelchair as he regains his strength.
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Steve Harrington
Keery’s Steve lives to see another day as for the most part 2 he takes care of his affairs with Dustin. He also thinks about a plan that will work in the end.
Robin Buckley
In a new batch of episodes, Robin (Maya Hawke) tells Vickie (Amybeth McNulty) the truth about what is happening.
Erica Sinclair
Courtesy of Erica (Prih Ferguson), Mr. Clarke (Randy Havens) finally finds a clue to everything that has been going on at Hawkins.
Henry Creel and One and Vecna
Vecna’s backstory is revealed as Max and Holly see her in the cave trying to help the man. A stranger shoots Henry as a child and Henry beats him to death. The rest of the second half shows Vecna trying to control the situation as Holly, Max and Will put together her plan. The last scene is when Vecna holds a séance where she takes all the children.
