Season five of Stranger Things is out now. If you’re yet to head back to the Upside Down to find out how this story ends, take a look at our tips and predictions on what to expect from the final showdown…
Things weren’t looking great at the end of season four, with ash raining down from the sky as huge gates to the ‘Upside Down’ opened up all over Hawkins, but if anyone can take on Vecna and save the day it’s Eleven and her crew.
Which of our Hawkins heroes will perish before the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve?
Season five is the last installment of Stranger Things, and it promises more nail-biting action from the parallel dimensions we know and love, with murderous monsters, emotional love triangles and psychic fight scenes that’ll keep us on the edge of our seats all season long.
And of course, we’re prepared to bet much of that action will be set to a soundtrack of 80s bangers.
But what else can we expect from Stranger Things season five? And which character is most likely to perish before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Our analysts have been hard at work on seven Stranger Things novelty bets, so we can now bring you the latest odds on all things ‘Upside Down’. The odds displayed are purely speculative and intended for entertainment purposes only.
| Option | Odds | Implied Probability |
| Over 3 | -185 | 64.9% |
| Under 3 | +150 | 40.0% |
Vecna is now on the prowl, so the Demogorgon has lost its title as the main and most horrifying villain of the ‘Upside Down’. But it remains the monster that started it all, and thanks to the sneak peek kindly provided by Netflix (below), we already know it features in the first five minutes of season five.
Even if our team isn’t actively battling the flower-faced predator from this point on, the Demogorgon is a foe that’ll never be far from their thoughts. Odds of the Demogorgon being mentioned over three times in the first four episodes currently stand at -185.
| Answer | Odds | Implied Probability |
| Yes | -235 | 70.1% |
| No | +185 | 35.1% |
Stranger Things wouldn’t be Stranger Things without scenes of total peril set to 80s rock tunes. We can’t see writers passing up the opportunity to feature a few more bangers from the era as Vecna rears his ugly head once again.
This season, expect the return of yet more classic 80s tracks to lighten the mood. We’ve already got Queen’s Who Wants to Live Forever in the trailer, and there’s a good chance that songs like Radio Ga Ga and Soft Cell’s Tainted Love could also feature.
We may even hear some more Kate Bush as a nod to that iconic scene from season four. Here’s hoping!
| Answer | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | -150 | 60% |
| No | +120 | 45% |
The Byers’ house has been central to the plot of Stranger Things from the very start (hello, Christmas lights). As season four ended we saw portals opening up all over Hawkins, so it’s entirely possible that the ‘Upside Down’ has already reclaimed it.
Of course, the Byers have now moved to California, but their Hawkins home could well serve as the setting for this season’s iconic battle scene, in the perfect nod to where it all began. We’d give the chance of the house returning to the ‘Upside Down’ this season -150.
| Character | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Eleven | -100 | 50% |
| Mike Wheeler | +465 | 17.7% |
| Max Mayfield | +900 | 10% |
| Will Byers | +900 | 10% |
| Other | +300 | 25% |
Millie Bobby Brown is Stranger Things, so odds are on her to feature most significantly in the final season. Eleven has been key to the plot lines of all previous seasons, and we’re fully expecting her to take the lead in the battle against Vecna this time around.
Looking at the stats from previous seasons, we can see that Eleven featured most prominently in seasons three and four, so odds are on her to continue to dominate storylines in the final season.
It wasn’t always this way, though. The character shown on screen most in the first season was Mike; he appeared for 98 minutes during that white-knuckle introduction to the ‘Upside Down’ and all things Hawkins.
In season two, it was time for the Chief of Hawkins Police to shine. Hopper got 100 minutes on screen in the second series. But in both cases, Eleven came a close second.
Mike Wheeler will continue to feature prominently in season five, but he’s unlikely to appear more than Eleven this time around. Mike could well find himself involved in the New Year’s Eve Stranger Things showdown, though, considering his protective nature and relationship with Eleven.
| Answer | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | -120 | 54.55% |
| No | -100 | 50% |
Eleven’s psychic abilities have grown every time she’s been tested so far, so she’ll up her game once again this season. But will she unveil a power that’s entirely new?
She may have to if she’s to take on Vecna and save the whole town of Hawkins from the ‘Upside Down’ invasion. Odds stand at -120 for a brand new power from our unlikely hero.
| Option | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Over 5 | -150 | 60% |
| Under 5 | +120 | 45% |
Hawkins looks likely to remain the central setting of Stranger Things season five. Whether it’ll be within the ‘Upside Down’ or not remains to be seen, but the town’s ongoing importance to the plot of the season finale is a sure bet.
We’re giving the chance of Hawkins being mentioned over five times (more than once per episode) 60%, with odds of -150.
| Character | Odds | Implied Probability |
| Will Byers | +150 | 40% |
| Steve Harrington | +180 | 35.7% |
| Jonathan Byers | +275 | 26.7% |
| Max Mayfield | +320 | 23.8% |
| Hopper | +350 | 22.2% |
| Eleven | +500 | 16.7% |
| Nancy Wheeler | +600 | 14.3% |
| Dustin Henderson | +900 | 10.0% |
| Mike Wheeler | +950 | 9.5% |
| Lucas Sinclair | +1200 | 7.7% |
| Erica Sinclair | +1400 | 6.7% |
| Robin Buckley | +1600 | 5.9% |
And now for the moment we’ve all been waiting for: which character will we have to say goodbye to before Stranger Things concludes for good?
Things aren’t looking great for Eleven, with many fan theories centering around her sacrificing herself on behalf of her friends and the town of Hawkins. Considering the fact that Vecna seems infinitely powerful, evil to the core and hellbent on complete destruction, things could well be heading that way.
Hopper has already died once, but this is Stranger Things, so why not die again? He too could be the one who pays the ultimate price this season, most likely in his attempts to protect Eleven and Joyce.
Mike Wheeler is another one to watch. He’s fiercely protective of Eleven and, given the fact that Eleven looks most likely to take on Vecna head-to-head, he’s going to want to stand in the monster’s way. And that might not end well for him.
Will Byers, though, looks most likely not to make it to the season finale at this point. Will’s disappearance was key to the discovery of the parallel universe at the very start of Stranger Things, and many are predicting that his return to Vecna’s playground won’t end well for him this time around. There’s also a strong chance that Will could perish attempting to protect his friends, Eleven or Mike in particular.
Prepare for heartbreak… because odds of everyone making it out alive currently stand at +1000.
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