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.
17. Sherman Augustus - Lt. Colonel Sullivan
An intelligent, no-nonsense man, Lt. Colonel Sullivan believes he knows how to stop the evil in Hawkins once and for all. He believes Eleven has gone rogue and is behind the horrific acts of violence in Hawkins. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
18. Nell Fisher - Holly Wheeler
Holly is the youngest Wheeler, who’s trying to find her place among her family and friends. In Season 5, she’s having a tough time at school and looking for a place to belong, and finds comfort in an imaginary friend. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
19. Jake Connelly - Derek Turnbow
Derek Turnbow is a classmate of Holly’s — and definitely not her friend, if you ask Holly. He’s rude to adults and a bully to those his age, spoiled, and has quite a potty mouth. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
20. Linda Hamilton - Dr. Kay
Dr. Kay is the new head scientist overseeing the military occupation in Hawkins, taking on Dr. Brenner’s work. She’s smart, intimidating, and the latest adversary for our group. Her work is her singular focus, and she ruthlessly pursues her goals. She’s hunting Eleven — and wants to find her alive. | Netflix Photo: Netflix