Stranger Things Season 5 Teaser Fuels Eddie’s Kas Return Theory

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A fresh idea hints at an unanticipated comeback of the character Eddie Munson in Stranger Things Season 5. Based on fan theories, Eddie might reappear as a sinister version of himself, influenced by Dungeons & Dragons tales. This dark Eddie could potentially function as Vecna’s undead lieutenant during the climactic battle for Hawkins.

Stranger Things Season 5 teaser possibly teases how Eddie could return

The teaser for Stranger Things Season 5 hints at the possibility of Eddie Munson and Kas being connected again. Intriguingly, Dustin Henderson pays a visit to Eddie’s grave, where it’s been desecrated with the message “burn in hell,” suggesting that the town continues to view Eddie as a villain. Additionally, various visual hints lend credence to the fan theory that Eddie might reappear as a sinister character allied with Vecna.

In the mythology of Dungeons & Dragons, Kas the Bloodied, once served as Vecna’s right-hand man, but later chose to betray him. The Eddie-Kas hypothesis expands upon this backstory, suggesting that Kas was transformed into a vampire following an attack by bats.

In Season 4, Eddie met a destiny akin to being killed by Demobats. The symbols surrounding Eddie, such as tattoos depicting bats, a black widow spider, his “Master of Puppets” solo, and a spiked shield, could potentially hint at Kas’ transformation into an undead character and the type of weapons he might wield.

In the opening episode of Season 5, the title is “The Crawl.” This might be a nod to the lyrics from Metallica’s “Master of Puppets,” specifically “Come creeping faster, obey your master.” Notably, Eddie often performs this song. Viewers interpret the title as suggesting that Eddie could eventually become under Vecna’s control, only to eventually break free, similar to Kas.

As a die-hard movie fan, it’s clear that the extra tidbits from the trailer support my theory. I noticed Max wearing medical garb, suggesting she made it through and might be undergoing a change. The eerie sight of egg sacs adorning the Upside Down walls hints at Vecna creating a new horde, possibly even reviving past characters. The reappearance of Hawkins Lab and the D&D-style table underscores the central theme of symbolic throwbacks in Season 5. And let’s not forget, these details further emphasize the show’s continued connection to Dungeons & Dragons.

Despite earlier statements by creators Matt and Ross Duffer indicating Eddie wouldn’t reappear, the teaser’s suggestive imagery leaves room for hope. This intriguing visual content and storyline structure have sparked discussions about a potential Eddie and Kas resurrection plotline.

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2025-07-17 10:36