Lucas Fights to Save Comatose Girlfriend Max in Stranger Things Season 5 Finale

With the fifth and final season of Stranger Things set to premiere in late 2025, the beloved Netflix series is poised to deliver an incredibly eventful conclusion for its ensemble of characters. One of the most pressing storylines involves the fate of fan-favorite couple Lucas Sinclair and Max Mayfield, whose relationship has been tested by the horrors of the Upside Down.

As of November 2025, Max remains in a coma after a brutal attack by the villainous Vecna. Her boyfriend Lucas, played by Caleb McLaughlin, is grappling with feelings of responsibility for Max's condition. Early footage from the upcoming season suggests that Lucas will go to great lengths to protect Max, regularly visiting her in the hospital and even having to transport her body during some kind of attack.

The threat of Vecna looms large over the residents of Hawkins, Indiana, as the powerful entity seeks to expand his control over the Upside Down. Standing in his way is Eleven, who is more powerful than ever, and her ragtag team of Demogorgon fighters. While the action is sure to be intense, it's the emotional journeys of the characters that have made Stranger Things so endearing. Fans are eager to see how Lucas, Max, and the rest of the Hawkins crew navigate the final chapter of this beloved series.