Unfortunately, Lucas isn’t able to stop Max from lifting when that moment finally comes - because their little séance is interrupted by Jason, who steps on Max’s Walkman. Lucas is on standby to help Max escape Vecna if things get too dicey as he tells her earlier in Episode 8, “The second you start to lift, I’m calling in Kate Bush.” (They even shake and say “deal,” as if they’re making their own little “Deal with God.” Ouch!) Max is armed with a happy memory of the Snowball Dance with Lucas - and some help from Eleven, who taps into her friend’s mind even though she’s not physically in Hawkins yet. Once she realizes that she’s still “marked” by Vecna - and thus, could be key to luring him in for the kill - she decides to go and face the monster one more time, sans the protective power of Kate Bush.Īnd it works! For a few minutes. The entirety of Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2 was a pretty rough ride for Max. Why Is Max In A Coma? Eleven & Vecna’s Fight, Explained Here are several more major moments from the Stranger Things cliffhanger ending, explained - because it’s time to start theorizing about Season 5. In fact, one major character’s fate still hangs in the balance. The newcomer’s death quickly became one of the show’s most heartbreaking moments - but it’s far from the only pivotal plot twist. Moments after one final epic musical moment (Metallica’s “Master Of Puppets,” in case you were wondering) Eddie Munson sacrificed himself to help give his friends a fighting chance against Vecna.
After a month of guessing who would (and wouldn’t) survive the Stranger Things Season 4 finale on July 1, viewers finally have the very sad answer. Major spoilers ahead for the Stranger Things Season 4 finale.