Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These particles seep into Vecna/Henry’s open wound, flaying him, making him one of the Hive Mind, and giving him his powers. “Find ...

In the beginning, Stranger Things was the story of a group of kids in a small, rural Indiana town in the '80s who find themselves thrust into an adventure not unlike their beloved game of D&D.

Symbiotic Connection: The bond between Will and the Mind Flayer is recontextualized, suggesting a two-way street. Will's subconscious may have guided the Demodogs to the lab, transforming the ...

Stranger Things Season 5’s biggest twist, that the Mind Flayer was the real villain all along, was pretty well signposted. The end of Season 4 had apparently turned the entire story upside down, with ...

The Mind Flayer’s spider-like design in Stranger Things isn’t just a cool visual choice. It’s a deeply intentional piece of storytelling that connects directly to the show’s darkest character and the ...

For a while, there has been some curiosity about whether or not Vecna/Henry is the true villain of Stranger Things. After all, it seemed like there was another, greater entity of power in the world, ...