As the final season of Stranger Things unfolds on Netflix, fans are bracing for the first major death. Despite numerous close calls in the first four episodes, no main character has perished, leaving viewers speculating about who will fall victim to Vecna.
A theory circulating on Reddit suggests Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) might be the first to die. The theory points to a trailer clue showing limited screen time for Steve, and a potential flashback scene mirroring his earlier conversation with Nancy Wheeler where she calls him an idiot and he calls her beautiful.
However, many fans argue that killing Steve would be too devastating for Dustin, who already lost Eddie. One commenter noted, 'I don't see Steve dying because that would be too much for Dustin's character.' Others suggest Steve might lose an eye or limb, or that Jonathan might sacrifice himself instead.
Some fans believe no main character will die, citing the writers' reluctance to kill off major characters despite opportunities. One viewer wrote, 'They had the perfect opportunity to kill Mike's parents... and they both survived.'
