Before Hawkins cracked open its gateway to the Upside Down, even Netflix could not predict how hooked subscribers would be on the sci-fi adrenaline pills they would soon deliver. But with Stranger Things evolving into a cult portal, hurling horror fans into Papa Modine’s lab rat playground, some were caught chasing Upside Down-esque projects to fill the void between seasons. While with a title teaser already out, the countdown to fresh revelations has begun, now the whispers of a “great sacrifice” are spreading online and fans are back in the conspiracy trenches, piecing together the face behind the ultimate heroism.

According to Stranger Things Meme on X, the Grim Reaper might be reportedly making a pit stop in Hawkins, with a farewell brewing for one of the core Upside Down characters before the final season bows out. While the outlet spilled the beans on the safe squad, including Mike, Will, and Lucas, those in the danger zone include Max, Dustin, and Papa Modine’s favorite lab rat, Eleven. Fans were not exactly floored, but the thread had them donning their detective hats faster than one could say Demogorgon.

Considering May Mayfield has been dead for a whole minute in season 4, her return for the last lap of Upside Down was confirmed. On Gaten Matarazzo’s birthday, Dustin unwrapped the Stranger Things season 5 script to tease an “incredible full-circle moment.” Following that breadcrumb, the internet’s favorite name in the mix is unsurprisingly Eleven. Since the Hawkins saga began with her, fans cannot seem to imagine it ending without her front and center, or dead.

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Consequently, fans who were busy guessing which characters would rise from the dead were now wondering who might bite the dust.

While many fans hoped the news was just a false alarm, Stranger Things enthusiasts had a heyday sleuthing out which character will face the ultimate finale, not just a temporary plot twist. Since the update did not exactly come from the Duffer brothers, Shawn Levy, or any character from the show, fans also struggled to believe the truth in it. But for those deep down in the Upside Down flair, Eleven was the name that had them convinced.

A few folks put their bets on Will Byers, but others were most persuaded by the full-circle theory connecting to the doormat of Eleven.

The silence from the other outlets and cast left fans hoping it was just a rumor, but those who feared it might be true explained why they did not want it to be Eleven. Meanwhile, Stranger Things supporters made a compelling case for Dustin, arguing he definitely should not be one, though it is unclear who, if anyone, would meet their end. However, one clear thing is the love for these characters is so unreal that no one faces the prospect without shedding a virtual tear or two.

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