While the Mindflayer gave Stranger Things a major dose of cosmic horror, the introduction of Vecna gave the show something it seemingly needed: a Big Bad that our characters could talk to, one with his own sinister mind and motivations.

The actor behind Vecna, Henry, and Mr. Whatsit breaks down his complex role in season five.

The fifth season of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ reveals the long-awaited answers that have been lingering since Will Byers disappeared in the first season in 2016. At the same time, it also raises several questions,

Jamie Campbell Bower reveals his inspirations for Vecna in 'Stranger Things 5,' including Mr. Rogers, 'The Shining,' and the 2020 movie 'Alone.'

Jamie Campbell Bower, Noah Schnapp and The Duffer Brothers spoke to "Good Morning America" about the final episodes of "Stranger Things."

Matt and Ross Duffer, the sibling masterminds behind Netflix's juggernaut, discussed Vol. 2 of Season 5 and the character who is finally able to reveal his true self.

The final season of Stranger Things changes the metaphysical rules of Vecna's mind, re-contextualizing a key Season 4 subplot.

The revelation that Eleven’s abilities stem from tests involving Stranger Things' villain Henry Creel, better known as Vecna, changes the mythology of the show. Rather than random gifts or vague psychic evolution, the powers are the result of a, for lack of a better term, complicated science experiment.

Most Stranger Things fans haven't had the chance to see the stage play 'First Shadow,' but the key to defeating Vecna might be found there.