Stranger Things still has "movie touch points" in season 5, but its creators were more concerned with doing justice to the story it began almost a decade ago Matt Duffer recommends these episodes as, "Season two is when we really started to build out the mythology and started to dive into everything, and how this was going to be an ongoing [series]. That’s where we started to really plant the seeds for the mythology, and I think probably that’s why that is as relevant as it is." Season 4, episode 7 takes us back in time and sees One (Henry Creel) trick Eleven into opening the gate to the Upside Down. He then goes on to murder everyone at the lab, escapes, and morphs into Vecna . Ross Duffer said, "That [episode] starts unveiling some of the Upside Down mythology and starts giving some answers, and, of course, all the stuff with Henry and Eleven continues to resonate throughout season five. Those are some good ones to revisit." As for season 4 episode 9, this is the last episode before season 5, so naturally, you'll want to watch that one to get to grips with what happened when we were last in Hawkins. Despite the final season jumping forward in time, Hawkins is still reeling from the events of the dramatic season 4 finale, with the town now in military lockdown and the gate to the Upside Down still very much open. Oh, and Max is still in a coma. If you have a little more time on your hands, check out our guide to eight lore-heavy episodes to watch ahead of season 5 . Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 hits Netflix on November 26. See our Stranger Things season release schedule for exact timings. For more, check out our list of the best Netflix shows to stream right now. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. CATEGORIES Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-shows/stranger-things-creators-say-you-need-to-rewatch-four-specific-episodes-before-season-5-drops-thats-where-we-started-to-really-plant-the-seeds-for-the-mythology/