Hey there, stranger! πŸ‘‹πŸΌ If you’re a fan of the sci-fi and horror series, Stranger Things, you might have noticed a few plot holes here and there. But don’t worry, because we’ve got some interesting theories that could answer those questions and make sense of the show’s mysteries. Let’s dive in! 🌊

The Upside Down is a Parallel Universe πŸŒŒπŸ‘½

One of the biggest mysteries in the show is the existence of the Upside Down – the dark, eerie world that mirrors our own. But what if it’s not just an alternate dimension, but a parallel universe? 🀯

In quantum mechanics, a parallel universe is a hypothetical universe that exists alongside our own, with its own set of laws of physics and realities. Some theories suggest that the Upside Down is an existing parallel universe, and that the Mind Flayer and the Demogorgons are creatures that have crossed over from it into our world. πŸ‘Ύ

This theory could answer a lot of questions about the Upside Down, such as how the creatures in it are able to move around without any apparent means of locomotion and why the environment is so toxic and lifeless. πŸ€”

A parallel universe represented by an image of Earth with a mirrored duplicate image

The Mind Flayer was Controlled by Humans πŸ‘₯πŸ§Ÿβ€β™‚οΈ

The Mind Flayer is the main villain in the Stranger Things series, a massive creature from the Upside Down that controls other creatures to do its bidding. But what if the Mind Flayer wasn’t acting on its own accord, but was instead being controlled by humans? πŸ€”

In season two, it’s mentioned that the Mind Flayer needs a host body to fully manifest in our world. This could mean that someone in our world is controlling the Mind Flayer, using it as a tool for their own purposes. πŸ”§

One theory suggests that the US government, or some rogue scientists, are using the Mind Flayer to create the ultimate bio-weapon. This would explain why the government was so keen on keeping the Upside Down a secret, and why they were willing to sacrifice innocent people to achieve their goals. 😱

A representation of a human brain controlling the Mind Flayer

Eleven is a Russian Experiment πŸ’₯πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊπŸ€―

Throughout the series, we learn that Eleven – the powerful psychic girl – was a subject of government experiments in the US. But what if she wasn’t the only one? What if there were other experiments being conducted in other parts of the world, such as Russia? πŸ€”

One theory suggests that Eleven is actually a Russian experiment, created to be the perfect spy or weapon for the Soviet Union. Her powers – such as telekinesis and remote viewing – would have made her an invaluable asset to the Soviet intelligence agency, capable of infiltrating other countries and manipulating people from afar. πŸ‘€

This theory would explain why there were Russian scientists and spies involved in the plot throughout the series, and why they were so interested in capturing or killing Eleven. It would also add a new layer of intrigue to the Cold War setting of the show. πŸ₯Ά

Eleven standing in front of a Russian flag

Demogorgons are Mutations of Lab Animals πŸ€πŸ§«πŸ§¬

The Demogorgons are some of the scariest creatures in the Stranger Things series, with their multiple limbs, sharp teeth, and psychic powers. But where did they come from? πŸ€”

One theory suggests that the Demogorgons are mutations of lab animals, created by scientists as a side-effect of their experiments. This could explain why they seem to have some kind of psychic abilities – they were bred that way. 🐁

The animals used for the experiments could have been anything from rats to monkeys, and the mutations could have been triggered by anything from radiation to chemicals. The scientists could have been trying to create super-animals or to develop cures for diseases. But like most experiments, things went horribly wrong. 😡

A mutated rat in a lab cage

The Mind Flayer is Still Out There πŸ‘€πŸŽ­πŸšͺ

At the end of Season 3, the Mind Flayer is destroyed and the threat to Hawkins seemingly eliminated. But is it really over? πŸ€”

One theory suggests that the Mind Flayer is still alive and well, and is simply biding its time for the right moment to strike again. This could mean that the battle against the supernatural forces is far from over, and that the characters are still in danger. 😱

Some evidence for this theory comes from the Season 3 post-credits scene, which shows a Russian lab where guards feed a prisoner to a Demogorgon. This implies that the Russians are still doing experiments on creatures from the Upside Down, which could lead to another Mind Flayer manifestation. πŸ‘€

A shot of the back of the Mind Flayer as it towers over the Hawkins residents

That’s it for our theories! We hope you enjoyed reading them and that they shed some light on the mysteries of Stranger Things. Do you have any theories of your own? Let us know in the comments below! 🀩

An image of the Stranger Things cast standing in front of a backdrop of the show's title