The Upside Down has breached the human world, and by the time season 5 premieres, Vecna could swallow Hawkins whole. But before we get to that point, Stranger Things has already stumbled upon a major antagonist, though this one is working behind the scenes- leaker(s). The fifth and final season of the show has made fans wait long enough. While many are patiently waiting for the curtain to rise on the small screens, others have taken a rather unethical shortcut to see how the Hawkins saga wraps up.

The Netflix original is reportedly struck with one of its biggest leaks, just as the show nears its final stretch of filming.

Jace Johnson is the man behind the recent spate of major show leaks, apparently. This X user, who proudly claims to "tell the truth in a world full of lies," recently leaked Arcane season 2’s episodes, months ahead of its official release. And now, Johnson has announced the leak of three episodes from Stranger Things season 5, supposedly snagged by hackers. “The 3 episodes of Stranger Things and many other leaks might drop soon,” wrote the user.

Johnson also shared a second X ID of his, where he would leak the episodes, should the social media platform ban his original account. The names of the season 5 episodes have already been leaked by insider Jeff Sneider. However, no matter how much fans crave to know everything about the show, the truth is, no one wants to get the final season spoiled before its release. While this would undoubtedly be the biggest leak for season 5, there have been other notable leaks for Stranger Things this year too.

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One leak from the set hinted at trouble for one of the Wheelers, who will face a Demogorgon and get a nasty injury.

Earlier this year, leaked hospital documents from Stranger Things season 5 raised everyone's eyebrows. According to the documents, Karen Wheeler will not be in the best shape she has been in over the past four seasons. She will be admitted to Hawkins Memorial Hospital after a Demogorgon attack, with several cuts and bruises on her neck, chest, shoulder, and abdomen, along with a risk of infection. Fans have previously seen characters like Will and Billy fall prey to infections after run-ins with otherworldly creatures.

Karen Wheeler’s infection could either stem from her injuries, or it could signify an invasion and growth of Vecna's virus inside her. If it is the latter, Karen might finally get the much-deserved screen time she has been missing since season one. With the risk of more leaks on the horizon, it is high time the creators ramp up their production and give fans the closure they have been craving.

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