Stranger Things - Season 4eps9 May 2026

The episode famously featured Metallica's "Master of Puppets" and a mashup of "Running Up That Hill" with the show's theme.

The basketball captain is ripped in half when the final gate opens and shears through his body. Stranger Things - Season 4Eps9

This season earned critical acclaim for its visual effects and Sadie Sink's performance as Max. Where to watch: You can stream the full finale on Netflix . Where to watch: You can stream the full finale on Netflix

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". The Hawkins group executes a high-stakes mission to

The Hawkins group executes a high-stakes mission to kill Vecna by attacking him on three fronts simultaneously:

In a heroic turn, Eddie refuses to run and stays behind to lure the bats away from Dustin. He dies in Dustin’s arms, finally proving to himself he isn't a coward.

Will can still feel Vecna and confirms he is hurt but very much alive. 🎬 Production & Legacy