Among the many mysteries of Stranger Things season 4 ended on a massive cliffhanger, with Vecna’s plan set into motion after attacking Max and leaving her in a coma. This led to an earthquake in Hawkins that opened cracks across town through which the Upside Down started bleeding into the human world.

In addition to that, Vecna escaped, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. On a brighter note, the whole Hawkins crew is back together, including Hopper (David Harbour), after being imprisoned in Russia. Eleven is missing (without much context at the moment), but there are many questions and mysteries it has to address and solve. One of them is Max’s fate, and a theory gives a more hopeful twist to it while still being realistic within the universe of Stranger Things.

Stranger Things Theory Suggests Max Becomes Hawkins’ Oracle

Max’s Condition Can Give Her A Unique “Power”

Max was part of the Hawkins’ team's plan to confront Vecna in the Upside Down, serving as the bait. Unfortunately, she was too vulnerable and her only lifeline to the real world (her walkman) was destroyed, leaving her at the mercy of Vecna. The monster began his death ritual against Max, breaking her bones and making her eyes bleed, blinding her, but Eleven fought back before Vecna could kill Max. The last time the audience saw Max, she was in the hospital, surrounded by her friends, with Lucas explaining to them that the doctors don’t know if she will wake up.

If Max wakes up, she will have many physical limitations due to her injuries, and it’s likely that she will be blind from now on.

Max’s injuries are severe, and after Eleven couldn’t find her in the Void, her recovery doesn’t seem likely. If Max wakes up, she will have many physical limitations due to her injuries, and it’s likely that she will be blind from now on. Now, a theory posted on Reddit suggests that Max’s blindness will be her biggest strength in season 5, as this will turn her into a sort of oracle. Max will be able to have visions, predicting the team’s victory as well as the best way to succeed.

Max as an oracle will be of great help to Eleven, giving her hints of what to do or where to go next in their mission to finally destroy Vecna and close all gates to the Upside Down – and, hopefully, also destroy the Upside Down. However, whether Max will keep these new abilities after the end of Stranger Things or not is unspecified.

Max’s Confrontation With Vecna In Stranger Things Season 4 Might Have Created A Bond

Max Could Be Linked To Vecna, In Some Way

To add to the idea of Max becoming an oracle in Stranger Things season 5 when she wakes up, she might now be bonded to Vecna, to an extent. Going back to Stranger Things season 1, Will Byers was kidnapped by the Demogorgon and taken to the Upside Down, where he stayed for almost a week. In season 2, Will struggled with a bond the Mind Flayer had established with him, which gave him visions of the monster in the real world and sent him into a trance-like state.

After being so close to Vecna and linked to him during the worst minutes of her life, Max and Vecna could have created an unintentional bond.

Will seemed to have gotten over this, but the season 4 finale showed he still has a connection to the Upside Down to some degree. After being so close to Vecna and linked to him during the worst minutes of her life, Max and Vecna could have created an unintentional bond, allowing Max, now as an oracle, to know where Vecna is and what his next move will be. This, of course, will be of great use to Eleven and the rest of the Hawkins crew.

What Will Happen To Max In Stranger Things Season 5?

Max’s Fate In Stranger Things Season 5 Is Currently Unknown

Max becoming Hawkins’ oracle would work best if she wakes up, though it could also work if she remains unconscious and Eleven can reach her in the Void. If not this, Max could have a different fate, though not necessarily an uplifting one. The grimmest outcome is, of course, Max’s death at some point in Stranger Things season 5, but it must not be forgotten that her death would have been in an effort to help her friends save the town.

If time travel does have a place in Stranger Things season 5, as it has been theorized for months, this could come into play to save Max. It’s also possible that Stranger Things’ final season could opt for a miraculous recovery for Max, though that would be potentially controversial as miracles aren’t exactly something that fits the show. What’s for sure is that Max’s fate won’t be left hanging, but it would be interesting if the oracle theory came true.

Source: Reddit.