Stranger Things is undoubtedly one of the most successful series in Netflix history. Its intriguing plot has not only captivated audiences worldwide, but it has also made many people wonder whether “The Upside Down,” the mysterious dimension where the characters become trapped, could actually exist.
You might think it’s all just fiction, but did you know that science has already backed up its possible existence? That’s right! Here’s everything we know about it.
What is “The Upside Down”?
Stranger Things revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a boy named Will in Hawkins, a small town in the United States. From there, some residents begin to uncover a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and a mysterious girl named Eleven.
Eleven joins the group of friends searching for Will, and together they embark on a dangerous mission. What they don’t know is that “The Upside Down” exists — a parallel dimension that coexists with the human world, replicating its geography and structures, but with a much darker, colder, and lifeless appearance.
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In 1983, after a series of experiments with a boy who had telekinetic abilities at the Hawkins National Laboratory, a portal to this dimension was opened. From that moment on, supernatural phenomena began to manifest in the town, disrupting the daily lives of its residents.
Does “The Upside Down” really exist?
While the look of “The Upside Down,” as well as the creatures that inhabit it, are purely fictional, science has supported the idea of alternate dimensions through theories involving parallel universes, quantum entanglement, and wormholes. Here’s a breakdown:
- Parallel universes: This theory suggests that “The Upside Down” could actually be an alternate universe that exists on a different plane of reality, with physical laws and properties that don’t necessarily match those of our known universe.
- Quantum entanglement: This phenomenon occurs when two particles become linked in such a way that any change in one instantly affects the other, regardless of the distance between them. This connection hints at a form of communication or influence that transcends spatial limitations.
- Wormholes: These are scientific theories about tunnels in space-time that can connect faraway places within the same universe, or even serve as a bridge between different universes. In theoretical physics, they are believed to possibly function as portals to parallel dimensions — much like the gateways to “The Upside Down” in Stranger Things.
When does Stranger Things 5 premiere?
So far, Netflix hasn’t revealed the exact release date for the fifth season of the series, but what’s certain is that it will hit the streaming platform sometime in 2025 (rumors suggest it could be in the fall).
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How many episodes will Stranger Things 5 have?
According to Netflix, the fifth season of Stranger Things will have eight episodes:
- The Crawl
- The Vanishing of…
- The Turbow Trap
- Sorcerer
- Shock Jock
- Escape from Camazotz
- The Bridge
- The Rightside Up
Stranger Things 5: Cast
Filming for the fifth season of Stranger Things has already wrapped, so the cast for this final installment is confirmed. Here are the actors and their characters:
- Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
- Noah Schnapp as Will
- Finn Wolfhard as Mike
- Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin
- Priah Ferguson as Erica
- Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas
- Maya Hawke as Robin
- Joe Keery as Steve
- Winona Ryder as Joyce
- Sadie Sink as Max
In addition to these, Netflix also confirmed that the upcoming season will feature four new actors. They are:
- Nell Fisher
- Jake Connelly
- Alex Breaux
- Linda Hamilton
