Vecna, the powerful former human and (seemingly) the true antagonist, is the ultimate psychic evil, capable of manipulating and murdering his victims from the Upside Down by preying on their trauma.

The first hint about the true nature of the Upside Down comes in season 5, episode 3, “The Turnbow Trap,” when the Party enlists Erica Sinclair (Priah Ferguson) for help in their ridiculous kidnapping ...

Stranger Things’ series finale wasn’t perfect thanks to some weird choices, but it was still an exciting, emotional farewell to the Upside Down. This post contains major spoilers for Stranger Things‘ ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 3— the series finale of the blockbuster Duffer Brothers’ ...

Netflix has had a big year in the sci-fi department, especially thanks to the release of War Machine, the big-budget epic starring Alan Ritchson from the Prime Video series, Reacher. War Machine ...

Netflix's "Stranger Things" franchise has become one of the biggest cultural touchstones of the streaming era and has solidified the company as not just a competitor, but a leader in the space. As the ...

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