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Stranger Things 5: The Turnbows' Fate Hangs in Balance
4 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Turnbow family kidnapped in 'The Turnbow Trap' episode.
- Derek's family left tied up as Demogorgon attacked.
- Volume 2 release on Christmas Day raises stakes for Turnbows.
The highly anticipated fifth season of Stranger Things has introduced a new predicament involving the Turnbow family. In an episode titled "The Turnbow Trap," the main characters orchestrated a risky plan that resulted in the kidnapping of Derek Turnbow's family.
Though the scheme to tag a Demogorgon succeeded, Derek's family—his mother, father, and older sister—were left tied up and unconscious in a barn just as a monster attacked. While Derek escaped, the fate of his family remains a significant cliffhanger heading into Volume 2.
This unresolved situation poses potential consequences for the heroes, ranging from authorities tracking them down to the Turnbows becoming victims of Vecna. The resolution to the Turnbows' plight will unfold when Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 premieres on Christmas Day.
