The finale of Stranger Things Season 5 resolves the conflict with Vecna, with the Hawkins group ultimately winning. Post-victory, the characters pursue individual paths: Max and Lucas settle down, Dustin attends university, Will finds acceptance in a new city, and Mike becomes a writer. While some characters like Robin and Nancy pursue new careers, others like Jonathan become filmmakers. Eleven disappears with the Upside Down, but Mike believes she finds a new life. The creators aimed for each character to find happiness in their own way.