Why did 11 open the gate?

Eleven accidentally opened a gate that connected the human universe to the Upside Down. The reason Eleven was able to open the gate in the first place was because she can travel to the Void — that black space with a watery floor where she goes using her psychic powers.

Why did 11 open the gate in Season 1?

After four seasons of Stranger Things, we still don't know how it all started. We just know that in 1983, when Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) opened the first gate after contacting the Demogorgon (the main monster antagonist from Season 1), she did so with the help of her brother.

Why did they open the gate in Stranger Things?

In an effort to contain the growth, the lab would periodically burn the biological matter seeping from the Gate. On June 28, 1984, the events of 1983 caught wind in Russia and the Soviets decided to open a Gate themselves.

How did Eleven Let the Mind Flayer in?

As the kids fought the Mind Flayer, El managed to free Billy from the Mind Flayer's control by reminding him of a memory he had of his mother while Mike and Max regain consciousness, rushing to join the battle.

Why does Eleven close the gate?

Remembering all the traumatic events throughout her life, Eleven channeled all her strength to overcome the Mind Flayer's attacks and finally closed the Gate, presumably closing both entrances and severing the Upside Down's connection to the human world as well as killing all the remaining Demodogs in the process.

Stranger Things El Opens Gate Season 1

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.

How did the demogorgon unlock the door?

As Eleven psychically approached the Monster, she could see it feeding off an otherworldly egg. With great hesitancy, she made contact. In that exact moment, a gate to the Monster's dimension cracked open in the wall of the tank room, allowing the creature to pass through.

Why did the Mind Flayer choose Billy?

The Mind Flayer has superior intellect to that of a human. He knew Billy was the perfect host out of everyone else he flayed, and was likely going to save Billy for last.

Was El Born with her 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.

Why doesn't el have her powers?

Brenner confirms in season 4 that Eleven's powers were lost because of the Mind Flayer's attack at Hopper's cabin and later during the Battle of Starcourt. Eleven suffered something akin to a stroke, according to Dr. Brenner, and she merely forgot how to access her powers.

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.

Is the Demogorgon Eleven?

But while we'd like the Duffer Brothers to expound on the Upside Down and why the Demogorgon lays eggs in a widely expected second season of the show, fans might've already discovered an important secret about the monster: It's actually Eleven.

Is the Upside Down toxic?

Their purpose was to serve as the medium by which the Upside Down would take over the human world. The conditions in the tunnels were exactly like the Upside Down's, with a toxic atmosphere, spores floating through the air, and vines and tendrils covering every surface.

Was the Upside Down always there?

The Upside Down always seemed to be frozen in time, but which time has never been fully explored. Nancy's discovery opens up some potential plotines for the next season of Stranger Things; is it possible to use the Upside Down to travel back in time?

Will is the Mind Flayer?

In case you've forgotten, the Mind Flayer (previously referred to as the Shadow Monster) managed to possess Will Byers in Stranger Things Season 2. This allowed the creature to use Will like a spy.

Does Eleven's mom have powers too?

Eleven traveled to her mother's home and encountered her aunt Becky, who dismissed her. Proving her power to her, Becky told Eleven what happened to her mother years ago. Eleven also discovered her mother possessed powers as well, as she was guided through the lights to her mother.

How did hopper know Eleven was in the woods?

Eleven also disappeared and was believed to be dead, but at the end of the season, Hopper was shown leaving waffles in a box in the woods, implying that he either knew or hoped Eleven was still alive.

Why did they eat fertilizer Stranger Things?

Becoming a Flayed caused a radical dietary change in both the “diseased” rats and in humans, as the Mind Flayer forcibly overrode normal bodily wants and dietary palates in favor of the desire to consume chemicals, most often poisonous ones.

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.

Why did Max move to Hawkins?

On the night of the Snow Ball, Max allowed her mother to help with her hair. Neil Hargrove is Max's stepfather. Max's feelings towards her stepfather are currently unknown, however, she does bear some anger towards him for moving to Hawkins in order to get away from her biological father.

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.

How do Demogorgons reproduce?

In the only cases of Demogorgon reproduction observed, the cycle began with the deposition of eggs or larvae within a host by a tentacle within the Upside Down. The slug-like larvae later were vomited up by the host, and subsequently escaped into the wild.

Do Demodogs turn into Demogorgons?

Well, it turns out they're the same creature, just at different stages of growth. Yes, you read that right–a Demodog is just a teenage Demogorgon. The main difference between a Demodog and a Demogorgon is simply that the Demodog is younger and not fully grown.