The finale ends with Upside Down spores (the "snow") falling on a decaying Hawkins.
"Papa" dies in the desert after being shot down by military forces while trying to save Eleven (at the end of Episode 8/start of 9). 🔓 The Ending Explained
The basketball captain is ripped in half when the final gate opens and shears through his body. Stranger Things - Season 4Eps9
Vecna reveals he discovered the "shadow" particles in the Upside Down and shaped them into the Mind Flayer to act as his tool.
The Season 4 finale, is a feature-length epic clocking in at nearly 2.5 hours. It serves as a devastating conclusion that fundamentally changes Hawkins forever and sets the stage for the final war in Season 5. 🌪️ The "Four-Phase" Plan The finale ends with Upside Down spores (the
Despite the team's efforts, Vecna technically wins the battle. Because Max died (even briefly), the fourth gate opened, causing a massive "earthquake" that tore through Hawkins.
Eleven uses a makeshift isolation tank in Nevada to psychically enter Max’s mind and fight Vecna from within. Major Deaths & Sacrifices Vecna reveals he discovered the "shadow" particles in
Max technically dies for over a minute after Vecna snaps her limbs and blinds her. Eleven manages to restart her heart, but Max is left in a deep coma with her consciousness seemingly "empty".