16.07.2025 21:01
Netflix finally unveiled the highly anticipated first trailer for the fifth and final season of its enormously popular series, *Stranger Things*, sending fans into a frenzy. This isn't just any trailer; it's arguably the most spectacular and gripping preview the show has ever released. Masterfully crafted, it expertly balances showcasing the sheer scale of the impending events and the palpable sense of impending doom without revealing too much of the actual storyline. Hopefully, Netflix will maintain this level of mystery in subsequent trailers.
The teaser offers fleeting glimpses of the beloved characters in various settings. Hawkins, Indiana, remains under military lockdown, a chilling backdrop to much of the action. The trailer opens at the WSQK radio station, where Steve is dramatically increasing the volume of a broadcast, perhaps a desperate attempt to combat the encroaching forces of the Upside Down or to establish contact with someone. The rising decibel level culminates in a deafening 100 dB, a sound capable of causing significant hearing damage. A haunting image of Eddie Munson's vandalized grave, marked with the chilling words "BURN IN HELL," is shown, with Dustin seemingly paying his respects. Max, still in a coma, continues her uphill struggle, while a despondent Lucas sits vigilantly beside her. I speculate that Max will awaken from her coma by the end of Volume I (the season’s release will be split into three parts), assuming a more active role in the latter part of the season. Alternatively, we might see her venturing into the Upside Down.
Deep Purple's evocative "Child in Time" underscores the trailer's emotional weight, its lyrics – "Sweet child in time / You’ll see the line / The line that’s drawn between / Good and bad" – adding a layer of ominous prophecy. A brief, yet poignant, shot shows Karen and Holly Wheeler, sharing a moment, the nature of which is left intriguingly undefined. The trailer’s overall impact is one of suspense and anticipation, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the final chapter of this beloved saga.
