Stranger Things Season 5: Reddit explodes as fans debate Max's possible fate

Stranger Things is one of those shows where almost every major character is memorable and adored.

Each character has some trait that makes us love them. But Max Mayfield shall remain in our memories as the girl who came in with the skateboard and totally took it over. She might not have superpowers like Eleven but she has struck a chord like no other.

The cool new girl took no time in becoming one of our favorite characters. She brought a different kind of energy to Hawkins. She is fearless and also has a bit of humor, which makes her all the more appealing. Over the seasons, fans have watched her face loss, loneliness, and danger. But never did she lose her spark. That’s why as Stranger Things heads into its fifth and final season, everyone is wondering the same thing. What will happen to Max?

Max’s story is not only about monsters and the Upside Down. Grief and resilience have been her companions for a very long time. After losing her stepbrother, Billy, Max shut herself off from the world. She was trapped in guilt and pain. But she's not the kind to give up. She saved herself from Vecna and that's when fans knew they got a fighter. Her toughness and vulnerability make her one of the most beloved characters on Stranger Things.

Stranger Things: Reddit explodes as fans debate Max's possible fate

Stranger Things has no dearth of heroes. In fact every character is a hero in their own way. Max may not be superpowered like Eleven. Yet she fights with the same courage. She has bad days, makes mistakes, and still shows up for her friends. People relate to that. Her friendship with Eleven shows what real and honest support looks like. Her moments with Lucas are so tender. They give us a glimpse of young love. Her grief for Billy also feels pretty relatable to fans.

And that could be the reason why fans just can't accept her possible death in the upcoming season. One Reddit user, Dangerous-Schedule85, posted:

"That would be one of the worst decisions the Duffers could make. Mostly because Max has finally regained the will to live, so she should f*cking live! Also, if that's really what the Duffers plan on doing, why not just kill her in the finale, instead of us waiting 3 years with false hope just for them to actually kill her in the season 5 premiere!"

This user had also shared:

"I had a discussion about this with my dad the other day. With all the injuries Max received in the season 4 finale, my dad doesn't think she could ever heal from them. He said it was entirely possible she could die from her injuries in the beginning of the season, not only because he sees it as realistic, but because it would be a crazy way to kick off the season by killing off a major character early on!"

Many Redditors reacted to this thread and shared their views and opinions on Max's possible fate. One user, Owl_Resident, shared:

"The Duffers said she’s in a coma for a purpose… And that purpose is probably to rummage Vecna’s mind and summarize The First Shadow for the audience. Then, eventually, she’ll wake up and be just fine by the power of movie magic. She ain’t dyin’. She and Lucas will get their date."

Redditors also talked about how they'd even go to the extent of not watching the rest of the season if Max dies in the beginning itself.

Stranger Things turned the character into a cultural moment with the now-iconic scene where Max escapes Vecna’s curse while Running Up That Hill plays in the background. That moment became unforgettable for its viewers as it also symbolized fighting through darkness. Sadie Sink’s performance made that scene really powerful.

That’s why viewers are so protective of her now. With Stranger Things Season 5 on the horizon, fans have taken to Reddit, Twitter, and every corner of the internet to talk about Max’s possible fate. They don’t want her story to end in tragedy.

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