Duffer Bros. Cut Key Vecna Scene from Stranger Things Season 5

Major Reveal Cut for Clarity

In a surprising twist, the Duffer Brothers revealed that a significant scene regarding Vecna was omitted from Season 5 of Stranger Things. Initially, the show was set to feature a moment where Joyce and Hopper recognized their connection to Vecna, specifically acknowledging their past with Henry Creel from their high school days.

Connection to Vecna

This connection predates the nightmare in Hawkins that began with Will Byers' disappearance. The history of Joyce and Hopper with Henry Creel is further explored in the current stage play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which is set in 1959. This play details how their lives interwove with the Creel family and showcases young Henry's disturbing abilities.

Decision to Omit the Scene

Ross Duffer explained the rationale behind removing the scene. He noted, "We had to walk a fine line with the play... To have them start talking about it would have been confusing in the context of someone who hasn’t seen the play." The goal was to ensure that the final season remained accessible to all fans, regardless of their exposure to the stage production.

Keeping the Season Self-Contained

Matt Duffer emphasized the importance of making Season 5 a standalone experience. He stated, "We really needed the final season to be exactly as it would have been without the play." This decision was made to ensure that the emotional beats of the series were not reliant on knowledge from the play, thereby keeping the storyline cohesive.

Despite the absence of this pivotal scene, the connection remains for fans familiar with the play, while the show remains straightforward for new viewers. As all episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 are now available on Netflix, fans can enjoy the conclusion as the Duffer Brothers originally intended.

Source: GeekTyrant