This Popular Stranger Things Theory Is Dead Wrong, Fans Have the Receipts

Now that the scriptwriting of Stranger Things ’ season 5 is finally resumed with the end of the WGA strike, the audience is hyped for new info on the final season. Meanwhile, people also come up with theories, both plausible and absolutely wild.

One of the popular theories revolves around Karen’s role in the upcoming season. However, some fans are shaking their heads and saying, "Nope, that ain't it."

The theory in question suggests that Karen Wheeler, Nancy and Mike’s mother, might have a significant connection to Vecna. The idea is that Karen could be Vecna's sister, Alice Creel.

Remember those flashbacks with Henry and Alice as kids? It is shown that Henry killed his mother and sister, but some believe that Alice didn't actually meet her tragic end and that she's been hiding in plain sight as Karen.

This theory gained traction when fans noticed that Karen's character poster for season 4 featured the Creel house. Plus, when she saw the Upside Down ash in Hawkins at the end of season 4, her reaction seemed pretty weird, like she knew more than she was letting on.

And let's not forget her subplot with Billy in season 3. All these hints suggest that Karen might have a bigger role to play.

However, the Reddit community has some thoughts, and they're not entirely on board with this theory. Many believe that the "Karen is Alice" theory is a stretch. While they acknowledge that Karen has had some intriguing moments, they don't see her diving into the Upside Down battles like Hopper and Joyce.

Instead, fans speculate that Karen's arc in the upcoming season might revolve around reconciling with her children and understanding the truth about their adventures over the past seasons.

One Redditor mentions that while the theory is intriguing, it's unlikely that Karen will play a hands-on role in the fight against the Upside Down. Another points out that the show has many '80s references, and Karen might have a "mom from Gremlins" moment — in the movie, Billy’s mom steps up when things get monstrous.

If Karen does have a bigger role in season 5, let’s hope she’s not Vecna’s sister because we’ve seen Henry literally break her limbs, so there is no way she survived. Yet, the theory somehow became popular.

Source: Reddit