Pakistan, Jan. 5 -- The fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which premiered on New Year's Eve, concluded the series with a dramatic finale that has left fans debating the possibility of a hidden episode.

Viewers noted multiple clues in the finale suggesting the ending might be an illusion orchestrated by Vecna, sparking theories that characters like Mike and his friends could still be under his sinister influence.

Social media discussions highlighted subtle details, such as the way students held their hands during the graduation scene, which some fans believe mirrors Vecna's posture, adding fuel to speculation about a secret narrative layer.

Other theories focus on recurring references to Henry Creel's alias, the Whatzit game, ...