Max technically dies for over a minute after Vecna snaps her limbs and blinds her. Eleven manages to restart her heart, but Max is left in a deep coma with her consciousness seemingly "empty".
The finale ends with Upside Down spores (the "snow") falling on a decaying Hawkins.
"Papa" dies in the desert after being shot down by military forces while trying to save Eleven (at the end of Episode 8/start of 9). 🔓 The Ending Explained Stranger Things - Season 4Eps9
Will can still feel Vecna and confirms he is hurt but very much alive. 🎬 Production & Legacy
Max lures Vecna into her mind at the Creel House while Lucas and Erica watch over her. Max technically dies for over a minute after
In a heroic turn, Eddie refuses to run and stays behind to lure the bats away from Dustin. He dies in Dustin’s arms, finally proving to himself he isn't a coward.
This season earned critical acclaim for its visual effects and Sadie Sink's performance as Max. Where to watch: You can stream the full finale on Netflix . "Papa" dies in the desert after being shot
The Season 4 finale, is a feature-length epic clocking in at nearly 2.5 hours. It serves as a devastating conclusion that fundamentally changes Hawkins forever and sets the stage for the final war in Season 5. 🌪️ The "Four-Phase" Plan