Find all the connections from previous seasons and 'The First Shadow' play that may help you connect the dots as you watch 'Stranger Things 5' Vol. 2

The play reveals that the cave system was where Henry first ventured to Dimension X — now dubbed "The Abyss" in Stranger Things. That's the alternate dimension where the Mind Flayer and Demogorgons are from, as opposed to the Upside Down, which Volume 2 reveals is a bridge connecting the Abyss to our world.

The first installment of Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 5 dropped on Nov. 26, marking the beginning of the end of the interdimensional drama plaguing the town of Hawkins. But if watching the highly anticipated new season isn’t enough, the theatrical production, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, is here to provide even more context.

It now has been revealed that is in fac "Purple Rain" by Prince. The song plays as El and Mike say goodbye to the each other in the finale. While we may never know El's exact fate, we do know that the Duffers revealed to Tudum, " [Prince’s] estate does not generally allow that song to be licensed outside the Purple Rain movie."

Why didn’t Hopper and Joyce address their past with Vecna in Stranger Things Season 5? In a recent interview with Variety, when asked if there was ever a scene where Hopper and

Episode 5 of Stranger Things season 5 references events from the prequel stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which most audiences have not seen.

Stranger Things fans are hoping Netflix will make the show’s stage play, The First Shadow, available to stream. The show’s finale season featured several references to the play, which is currently playing in London and New York City. [Warning: The following post contains MAJOR spoilers for Stranger Things‘ series finale.]

Below, we’re breaking down all of the need-to-know moments from the Stranger Things Season 5 finale episode, “The Rightside Up,” so beware of spoilers ahead.