By Nick Staniforth published 29 November 2025 "The cliffhanger reveal at the end of episode 4 didn’t actually feel like I was stepping back into character" Comments (0) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works . This week, the first volume of Stranger Things season 5 ended on a cliffhanger that left fans salivating for more than just leftovers this Christmas. Besides the big reveal that Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) has powers, we also got the return of Kali (Linnea Berthelsen) from season 2. The surprise appearance of The Lost Sister, aka Eight, was a great twist to throw in and one that we’ll undoubtedly follow up on when volume 2 airs on December 25. According to the Duffer Brothers, Kali is essential to Stranger Things' final push. "None of it would play out the way it would if she wasn't involved again,” Matt Duffer told Entertainment Weekly . Admittedly, some fans are still taking some persuading on seeing the character return. For the star behind El's long-lost friend, though, she isn't calling it a comeback. "Because we discover Kali under such different circumstances in this season, the cliffhanger reveal at the end of episode 4 didn’t actually feel like I was stepping back into character, but instead it felt like a first reveal of the brothers’ vision for her in this season and an insight into who I personally believe Kali has always been underneath her various personas.” You may like Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-shows/surprise-returning-stranger-things-cast-member-talks-about-future-in-season-5/