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.

All the way back in 2017, when it was first released on Netflix, the second season of Stranger Things was met with a bit more criticism than anticipated. After

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."

Following the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, fans still have a lot of questions left about the show. One major question is why there wasn’t a scene with Hopper and Joyce realizing that Vecna/Henry Creel was someone they knew from high school.

Following the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, fans still have a lot of questions left about the show. One major question is why there wasn’t a scene with Hopper and Joyce realizing that Vecna/Henry Creel was someone they knew from high school.

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.]