Stranger Things’ Newest Villain Revealed

Wreaking havoc. After Stranger Things teased Vecna’s rich history

throughout season 4, the first part concluded with a major revelation about the villain’s true identity.

Although Vecna appeared to be another member of the Upside Down

similar to the Demogorgon and the Mind Flayer

it turned out that the new monster was actually human.

Before being banished to the other version of Hawkins,

Indiana, Vecna first created chaos in his hometown

had a shocking connection to Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown).

Ahead of the season 4 premiere,