Who is the villain in Stranger Things 2?

The Mind Flayer, also known as the Shadow Monster, is the main antagonist of the Netflix sci-fi series Stranger Things. It appears as one of the two unseen overarching antagonists (alongside Vecna) of Season 1, the main antagonist of Seasons 2 and 3, and the unseen overarching antagonist of Season 4.
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Who is the villain in Stranger Things season 2?

In the long line of horrific Stranger Things abominable baddies, like season one's demonic Demogorgon, with a massive mouth rife with terrifying teeth, season two's Malicious Mind Flayer, who possesses the innocent Will Byers, or season three's Billy, who is possessed by the aforementioned Mind Flayer, Vecna stands out ...
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Who is the real villain in Stranger Things?

Who is Vecna? The big bad of Stranger Things season 4 is a humanoid monster with black skin and movable vines that protrude from his entire body. While he lives in the Upside Down, Vecna can psychically reach into the human world, kind of like the Mind Flayer's connection with Will.
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Who is the main villain in Stranger Things 3?

The main villain/monster for Stranger Things 3 is the Mind Flayer. Named after the Dungeons & Dragons monster, the Mind Flayer is a monster that possesses a host, and uses its body as a vessel to carry out its evil.
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How is the Mind Flayer defeated?

The Mind Flayer persisted, but was overwhelmed by El's powers forcing him to retreat back into the Gate. El then sealed it, and the Mind Flayer is heard roaring in anger and defeat afterwards. The closure of the gate resulted in his influence over the Demodogs, and D'Artagnan, to cease and they all died instantly.
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Did El create the upside down?

But what member of the Hellfire Club can wait that long for answers to all the questions posed by the shocking Volume 1 finale, and its major reveal that Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) created the Upside Down and the big bad Vecna, by locking One (Jamie Campbell Bower) inside the supernatural realm.
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Why did the Mind Flayer want Will?

Once Eleven demonstrated her incredible powers to close the gate to the Upside Down, the Mind Flayer wanted revenge. It specifically targeted Will in the show's second season, so it makes sense that the monster's focus shifted to Eleven in season 3.
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Is the demogorgon evil?

Due to no one knowing its true name, it is referred to as the Demogorgon by Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Eleven. It's true motive and intentions for its kidnapped victims were never revealed. However, as opposed to the truly evil and sadistic Mind Flayer, it was most likely just a predatory creature looking for food.
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Who is the monster in Stranger Things 4?

For the supersized, penultimate Season 4 of “Stranger Things” (Volume 1 is currently streaming on Netflix; Volume 2 premieres July 1), creators Matt and Ross Duffer channeled “A Nightmare on Elm Street” to give a more tangible horror vibe to their latest monster: Vecna, a humanoid creature from the Upside Down.
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Is Dart a Demogorgon?

Being an adolescent Demogorgon, Dart possessed abilities that are characteristic of his species: Strength: After molting to his Demodog form, Dart possessed enough strength to tackle an adult human. Durability: As a Demodog, Dart's skin was thick enough to withstand several gunshots.
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Is Will Byers alive?

After Eleven proved Will was still alive, Mike became more determined than ever to find him. Upon being reunited with Will, Mike and his friends were overjoyed.
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Who is number 1 Stranger Things?

In a final episode twist it was revealed rather than Vecna visiting Creel house, he was actually created there. It was Victor Creel's quiet son, who was behind all the terrifying events that took place in the house, and who would eventually become 'Peter Ballard'/Number One.
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Is Dr Brenner the Mind Flayer?

A fan-theory suggests the Mind Flayer is Experiment 001 (Hawkins National Lab's very first experiment). However, during the climax of Volume 1 of Season 4, it was later revealed that his servant Vecna (also known as Henry Creel) is revealed to Experiment 001 as he was the first experiment of Dr. Martin Brenner.
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What is the spider monster?

The Spider Monster is a supernatural creature that acted as a physical form for the Mind Flayer, made from bodies of brainwashed victims including rats and even humans. It appears within the third season of the Netflix original series, Strange Things.
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What is the monster in Stranger Things 3?

The Mind Flayer

The Mind Flayer, which is also known as Shadow Monster or "Him," is no doubt one of the scariest monsters in Stranger Things. It was introduced and season two and returned in season three and rules The Upside Down, along with controlling Demogorgons and making them murder innocent children.
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Is season 4 the end of Stranger Things?

Stranger Things will end with season 5, season 4 to be split into two parts.
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How did Eleven get powers?

Psychic abilities. Eleven was born with a vast array of preternatural abilities, acquired through a combination of inheritance and exposure to hallucinogenic drugs while in utero during her mother's time as an MKUltra test subject.
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Is Freddy Krueger in Stranger Things 4?

Stranger Things season 4 adds Freddy Krueger actor Robert Englund among new cast additions | EW.com.
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Is Billy in Stranger Things 4?

Dacre Montgomery returns to the role in episode 4 after having been killed off the show at the end of season 3. "Dacre is a good friend and someone I have been a massive fan of since the first line of his Billy self-taped audition.
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Is Will Byers a Demogorgon?

The friends and family of Will Byers, one of the Demogorgon's victims, slowly began to uncover the truth about the creature, with the help of the escaped Eleven.
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Why did Will cough up a slug?

Moreover, if this really is what is going on, Will's quiet barf up of tummy slugs in the sink means he's been infecting the town's entire sewage system with baby Thessalhydras. Someone ready the fireballs and hope we roll a 13 or higher. Stranger Things Season 2 drops all nine episodes on Netflix on Friday, Oct.
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Why did the demogorgon target Will?

The Demogorgon, then, goes after those living creatures that happen to be near a gate, but if it senses Eleven using a big amount of power, it doesn't really matter if she's close to the gate or not, it will go after her, and there will be casualties along the way.
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Why did the demogorgon take Barb?

This (literally) more cerebral monster is looking for a human host, whereas the Demogorgon that grabbed Barb was just been looking for food or may have screwed up his attempt at appeasing the Mind Flayer.
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Why did they eat fertilizer Stranger Things?

As for why the rats and humans started chomping down on fertilizer, cleaning solutions, laundry detergent, and diesel fuel, the most "logical" reason is that the Mind Flayer wanted their bodies to liquefy faster and turn them into what the kids call the Flayed.
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What happened to Mrs Driscoll Stranger Things?

On July 4th, Doris was summoned to Brimborn Steel Works by The Mind Flayer. There, she, along with all of the other Flayed, were melted into biomass and absorbed into the Spider Monster.
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