‘Stranger Things’ series finale: The Upside Down is finally ‘Rightside Up’
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Key Points:
- The final season of "Stranger Things" concluded with a two-hour-plus finale titled "The Rightside Up," featuring a climactic showdown against Vecna and the return of nearly every surviving character.
- Eleven faces a critical decision about her existence and the potential for new threats from the Upside Down, ultimately choosing to fake her death to explore new worlds.
- The finale draws heavily from the Broadway production "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," revealing key backstory elements about Vecna's origin linked to a mysterious briefcase containing Dimension X particles.
- The Mind Flayer is showcased as a giant spider-like monster, defeated through teamwork, with standout moments including Nancy Wheeler's action hero role and Will Byers' use of
