Will’s Stranger Things Season 5 Speech Gives Way to Dark Vecna Theory

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A new fan theory about Stranger Things Season 5 is questioning the sincerity of Will Byers’ emotional coming-out scene. While many viewers loved the moment, some now believe Vecna may have been subtly controlling Will and using him to deliver the speech. Here’s what led them to that conclusion.

Stranger Things fans suggest Will is still possessed by Vecna after the Season 5 monologue

The core of this idea revolves around Will’s heartfelt speech in Episode 7. He tells his friends he’s different, but then points out all the normal things they share – like playing Dungeons & Dragons late at night or hanging out at Melvald’s. This speech was designed to help Will break free from Henry Creel’s control and strengthen the bonds between everyone in the group.

A TikTok user, @elliefilm.s, disagreed with the claim, arguing that the video doesn’t fully represent Will’s character. They highlighted two specific lines as proof. First, the video mentions Melvald’s as a 1950s diner, something Will would never have known. Second, Will says he enjoys getting lost in the woods, which contradicts his backstory, as being lost was the original source of his trauma.

Some believe these mistakes suggest Vecna is still influencing Will, possibly using him to gather information or maintain a connection to the Byers family. There’s definitely a logical basis for thinking this could be true.

Season 5 reinforces that Vecna wants to use Will as a way to observe and gather information. Will’s questions about Max’s experience in Henry’s mind might be attempts to help Vecna. Considering this, any strange phrasing or mistakes in what Will says could indicate Vecna is influencing him.

However, the idea doesn’t fully explain everything. A lot of people took Will’s explanation as genuine and noted that other people reacted positively to Melvald’s comment instead of challenging it.

Right now, theories about Stranger Things Season 5 are just guesses. The show is known for subtly hinting at things, so fans will be paying close attention to the final episode to see if their ideas are correct. Specifically, the finale should reveal whether Will’s speech was a genuine turning point or another trick by Vecna.

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2025-12-30 14:06