The final season of Stranger Things is upon us and the threats from the Upside Down have never been greater. After the failure to take down Vecna in series four, the town of Hawkins is in grave peril.
Netflix has split the last run of episodes into three parts and volume one has arrived. Plenty of familiar faces - and a few new ones - have returned for this first batch of episodes.
A few favourites will not be back for season five, it has been confirmed. See which actors are not expected to return.
The cast have also dropped a few hints about where their characters are heading into the final run of episodes. See the confirmed cast for season five below!
Learn why Stranger Things comes out later in the UK than in America. Plus see how long the episodes will be in part one.
13. David Harbour - Jim Hopper
“Hopper’s been back from Russia, and for about a year, he’s been training for these Upside Down crawls, basically prepping for a final battle with Vecna,” Harbour says. “He doesn’t tell the people he loves exactly what he’s planning, but he’s gearing up for something big in this quarantine environment.” | Netflix Photo: Netflix
14. Winona Ryder - Joyce Byers
After battling Upside Down creatures to weaken Vecna, Joyce returns to Hawkins as ominous signs signal even bigger dangers ahead. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
15. Brett Gelman - Murray Bauman
As rifts tear open across Hawkins, Murray stands ready to join the final fight. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
16. Cara Buono - Karen Wheeler
Karen (Cara Buono) is a dedicated wife and mother, largely unaware of the supernatural events unfolding in Hawkins. She remains in Hawkins as Upside Down particles fall from the sky, signaling Vecna’s plan is underway. | Netflix Photo: Netflix