Is Dustin dead in Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1? Here’s what we know

Stranger Things Season 5 is finally back after the viewers waited rigorously. The start of Stranger Things Season 5 is undoubtedly bringing forth higher stakes. The series has been going on for years. It is now Stranger Things an indispensable part of the fandom. Now, the series is at its final stage. It is undoubtedly nostalgic, along with being worrisome.

This is because there is a possibility that any of the major characters could end up dead. At the end of the first part of Stranger Things Season 5, it ends with a thrilling note. It sets the stage for the intense actions that are yet to come in the second part of the series.

Please be prepared for the spoilers ahead.

Is Dustin dead in Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1?

Dustin is alive! It is truly a relief to see that Strange Things Season 5 Part 1 did not kill any major characters. At the end of the fourth season, the violent death of Eddie Munson left an impact on Dustin.

Witnessing his death showed the danger they were in. This season, Dustin and his group were prepared to get a final face-off with Vecna. The chances of survival while fighting against such a strong power are definitely not easy. Hence, viewers were prepared to see the death of one of the major characters in the first part.

The fourth episode of Stranger Things Season 1 Part 5 starts with Will struggling to protect Derek. Right then, a demogorgon arrives to attack them; however, Will is somehow able to get close to the hive mind to find a place that Vecna does not want him to see. They also realize that Venca is looking for eight more kids. On the other hand, Dustin, Steve, Nancy, and Jonathan follow the demogorgon into the Upside Down.

While following the monster, they get stuck in a huge structure. Dustin begins to intercept a message. Steve, Jonathan, and Nancy begin to discuss a plan to escape the situation that they are stuck in. Right then, Dustin comes to inform them that the wall that they are stuck inside is a circle, so there is no escape. The circle surrounds the Upside Down completely. He then tells Steve that the frequency he picked up sounded similar. That signal was actually coming from the wall, which gives them three known locations.

Dustin then continues that it all connects to Hawkins Lab. They understand that they need to reach Hawkins Lab to understand the connection between it all. Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 will now focus on Dustin and his team’s path to Hawkins Lab, now that they are aware that it might be connected to all the complications.

It cannot be denied that this episode perfectly captures the essence of the thrill that Stranger Things started off with. Many TV shows often lose their charm with the progress of the season. However, it is not the case for this series. The waiting period between the two seasons was quite long. Yet, the viewers eagerly waited for the new chapter in Stranger Things Season 5. This part of the series marks the beginning of the end. It perfectly captures the struggles that the characters go through to reach their goal.

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