Stranger | Things - Season 4eps9

Steve, Nancy, and Robin infiltrate the Upside Down Creel House to destroy Vecna’s physical body with Molotov cocktails and shotguns.

Despite the team's efforts, Vecna technically wins the battle. Because Max died (even briefly), the fourth gate opened, causing a massive "earthquake" that tore through Hawkins. Stranger Things - Season 4Eps9

"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 Steve, Nancy, and Robin infiltrate the Upside Down

Vecna reveals he discovered the "shadow" particles in the Upside Down and shaped them into the Mind Flayer to act as his tool. "Papa" dies in the desert after being shot

Eddie and Dustin distract the Demobats in the Upside Down using Eddie’s iconic "Master of Puppets" guitar solo.

Max lures Vecna into her mind at the Creel House while Lucas and Erica watch over her.