Stranger Things&#039; fans compare the show to Harry Potter and cook up theories for the show&#039;s finale. Read on to have your mind blown

Fans Predict a Harry Potter-esque Ending to ‘Stranger Things’ Finale, and It Might Just Make Sense

An unlikely clique of oddball kids finds themselves in the heart of a
mind-boggling exploit, uncover hidden abilities, and finally have to defeat an
evil force. Let’s play Harry Potter on Stranger Things! Since the advent of
season 1, fans have constantly drawn parallels between Stranger Things and the
Harry Potter series.



With the recent wrap of season 4 for the popular Netflix show, a barrage of
bizarre fan theories
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-stranger-things-fan-theories-why-el-couldnt-find-max-will-she-die-in-season-5/]
has been flooding in. Since the beginning of time, several great shows and films
have taken inspiration from previously created masterpieces. Some call them
references, while others term those homages. Regardless, with so much content
being produced every second, thematic similarities and repetitive character
tropes are bound to exist. And you can say the same about Stranger Things and
the Harry Potter series.

ALSO READ: “That was so dope”: Jamie Campbell Bower Joins the Nancy Fandom,
Reveals His First Reaction to Seeing the Scene
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-that-was-so-dope-jamie-campbell-bower-joins-the-nancy-fandom-reveals-his-first-reaction-to-seeing-the-scene/]


IS WILL BYERS ACTUALLY HARRY POTTER?

One should not underestimate the eagle-eyed observations of avid fans. Since the
beginning, viewers have observed similarities between Will Byers and Harry
Potter. A unique mind connection with the main antagonist. Attempts to close
their minds and control their thoughts to avoid manipulation AKA Occlumency. A
strong sensation when the evil force is close by or getting stronger, i.e.
Harry’s scar and Will’s neck tingles! These are some similarities that fans have
pointed out on Reddit over the years.

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Reddit is a beautiful place to go down the rabbit hole of fan theories. And
truth be told, many of them fit perfectly and make sense. A popular theory
believes that Will is Vecna’s Horcrux. Fans are speculating about a final
showdown similar to the one Harry and Voldemort have in Deathly Hallows Part
2. This may hold true considering the connection Will seems to share with Vecna
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-are-will-byers-and-vecna-somehow-alike-what-is-up-with-them-and-the-sensations-on-their-necks/]
and how he can feel the villain’s presence and condition.

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STRANGER THINGS IS POSSIBLY AN AMERICAN HARRY POTTER

Apart from the major theory mentioned above, there are many similarities between
characters from both worlds. For instance, Max and Ginny are alike, not just in
appearance (red hair), but also act as catalysts to move the narrative forward.
Ginny, a supporting character, gets possessed by the memory of Tom Riddle and
opens the Chamber of Secrets. In the same way, Max, friends with the core group,
is the first one to interact with Vecna [http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/vecna].

ALSO READ: Stranger Things Fans Want THIS Character to Move to Riverdale
[https://netflixjunkie.com/stranger-things-fans-want-this-character-to-move-to-riverdale/]

Speaking of the evil force himself, Vecna’s character has been compared with
numerous characters from movies as well as mythology. One of the most common
parallels is that of Vecna being a lich-king
[https://netflixjunkie.com/lich-king-and-evil-god-vecna-may-have-threatened-the-brothers-too-to-build-his-story-the-way-we-see-it-in-stranger-things/].
Also popular is his comparison to the dark lord, Voldemort himself. From the
physical resemblance
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-the-harry-potter-connection-of-vecna-in-stranger-things-is-not-just-the-nose/]
to Tom Riddle to the transformation into a grotesque-looking monster, it’s
undeniable. They also have almost the same supremacist ideology.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/222037049741.webp

Another fun comparison is The Nina project, the ‘Pensieve’, and Riddle’s Diary.
All these elements act as vessels of memories that take you down a labyrinth of
past occurrences. They are a perfect tool to set exposition and manipulate the
user under the guise of knowledge. Even the Duffer Brothers, the show creators
of Stranger Things [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/], compared it
to Harry Potter.

ALSO READ: Stranger Things 5: Here’s What Fans Think Can Make Max (Sadie Sink)
Wake Up From Coma
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-stranger-things-5-heres-what-fans-think-can-make-max-sadie-sink-wake-up-from-coma/]


THE DUFFER BROTHERS REFERENCE HARRY POTTER

Back in 2017, CinemaBlend, when asked about the conflict between Mind Flayer and
Eleven, Matt duffer replied
[https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1721460/what-stranger-things-terrifying-final-scene-means-for-eleven-according-to-the-creators],
“It’s a little bit of the Harry Potter thing, in terms of ‘oh this is the one
person who can stop me?'” While this might just be a fleeting statement by the
showrunner, it gave the audience a way to develop their fan fiction
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-im-constantly-impressed-with-how-sharp-the-fans-are-ross-duffer-startled-at-the-correctness-of-stranger-things-season-4-fan-theories/].

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harry-potter-characters-and-their-stranger-things-counterparts-main.webp

Accurate or completely far-fetched, fan theories are probably the best way to
wait out the release of the new season. Perhaps, there’s a Dumbledore
counterpart hiding in Hawkins! Tell us your speculations in the comments.

Natasha Vijan

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An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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An unlikely clique of oddball kids finds themselves in the heart of a mind-boggling exploit, uncover hidden abilities, and finally have to defeat an evil force. Let&#8217;s play Harry Potter on Stranger Things! Since the advent of season 1, fans have constantly drawn parallels between Stranger Things and the Harry Potter series.
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With the recent wrap of season 4 for the popular Netflix show, a barrage of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-stranger-things-fan-theories-why-el-couldnt-find-max-will-she-die-in-season-5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bizarre fan theories</a> has been flooding in. Since the beginning of time, several great shows and films have taken inspiration from previously created masterpieces. Some call them references, while others term those homages. Regardless, with so much content being produced every second, thematic similarities and repetitive character tropes are bound to exist. And you can say the same about Stranger Things and the Harry Potter series.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-that-was-so-dope-jamie-campbell-bower-joins-the-nancy-fandom-reveals-his-first-reaction-to-seeing-the-scene/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“That was so dope”: Jamie Campbell Bower Joins the Nancy Fandom, Reveals His First Reaction to Seeing the Scene</a>
<h2>Is Will Byers actually Harry Potter?</h2>
One should not underestimate the eagle-eyed observations of avid fans. Since the beginning, viewers have observed similarities between Will Byers and Harry Potter. A unique mind connection with the main antagonist. Attempts to close their minds and control their thoughts to avoid manipulation AKA Occlumency. A strong sensation when the evil force is close by or getting stronger, i.e. Harry&#8217;s scar and Will&#8217;s neck tingles! These are some similarities that fans have pointed out on Reddit over the years.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-38827 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/217125431622.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/217125431622.jpg 1920w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/217125431622-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/217125431622-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/217125431622-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/217125431622-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" />
Reddit is a beautiful place to go down the rabbit hole of fan theories. And truth be told, many of them fit perfectly and make sense. A popular theory believes that Will is Vecna&#8217;s Horcrux. Fans are speculating about a final showdown similar to the one Harry and Voldemort have in Deathly Hallows Part 2. This may hold true considering the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-are-will-byers-and-vecna-somehow-alike-what-is-up-with-them-and-the-sensations-on-their-necks/">connection Will seems to share with Vecna</a> and how he can feel the villain&#8217;s presence and condition.
https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/vv98lb/comment/ifj10dp/?utm_source=share&#038;utm_medium=web2x&#038;context=3
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<h2>Stranger Things is possibly an American Harry Potter</h2>
Apart from the major theory mentioned above, there are many similarities between characters from both worlds. For instance, Max and Ginny are alike, not just in appearance (red hair), but also act as catalysts to move the narrative forward. Ginny, a supporting character, gets possessed by the memory of Tom Riddle and opens the Chamber of Secrets. In the same way, Max, friends with the core group, is the first one to interact with <a href="http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/vecna">Vecna</a>.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/stranger-things-fans-want-this-character-to-move-to-riverdale/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stranger Things Fans Want THIS Character to Move to Riverdale</a>
Speaking of the evil force himself, Vecna&#8217;s character has been compared with numerous characters from movies as well as mythology. One of the most common parallels is that of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/lich-king-and-evil-god-vecna-may-have-threatened-the-brothers-too-to-build-his-story-the-way-we-see-it-in-stranger-things/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vecna being a lich-king</a>. Also popular is his comparison to the dark lord, Voldemort himself. From the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-the-harry-potter-connection-of-vecna-in-stranger-things-is-not-just-the-nose/">physical resemblance</a> to Tom Riddle to the transformation into a grotesque-looking monster, it&#8217;s undeniable. They also have almost the same supremacist ideology.
<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/222037049741.webp"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-38831 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/222037049741.webp" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/222037049741.webp 1920w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/222037049741-300x169.webp 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/222037049741-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/222037049741-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/222037049741-1536x864.webp 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></a>
Another fun comparison is The Nina project, the &#8216;Pensieve&#8217;, and Riddle&#8217;s Diary. All these elements act as vessels of memories that take you down a labyrinth of past occurrences. They are a perfect tool to set exposition and manipulate the user under the guise of knowledge. Even the Duffer Brothers, the show creators of <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stranger Things</a>, compared it to Harry Potter.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-stranger-things-5-heres-what-fans-think-can-make-max-sadie-sink-wake-up-from-coma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stranger Things 5: Here’s What Fans Think Can Make Max (Sadie Sink) Wake Up From Coma</a>
<h2>The Duffer Brothers reference Harry Potter</h2>
Back in 2017, CinemaBlend, when asked about the conflict between Mind Flayer and Eleven, Matt duffer <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1721460/what-stranger-things-terrifying-final-scene-means-for-eleven-according-to-the-creators" target="_blank" rel="noopener">replied</a>, &#8220;It&#8217;s a little bit of the Harry Potter thing, in terms of &#8216;oh this is the one person who can stop me?'&#8221; While this might just be a fleeting statement by the showrunner, it gave the audience a way to develop their <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-im-constantly-impressed-with-how-sharp-the-fans-are-ross-duffer-startled-at-the-correctness-of-stranger-things-season-4-fan-theories/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fan fiction</a>.
<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harry-potter-characters-and-their-stranger-things-counterparts-main.webp"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-38828 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harry-potter-characters-and-their-stranger-things-counterparts-main.webp" alt="" width="2000" height="1000" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harry-potter-characters-and-their-stranger-things-counterparts-main.webp 2000w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harry-potter-characters-and-their-stranger-things-counterparts-main-300x150.webp 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harry-potter-characters-and-their-stranger-things-counterparts-main-1024x512.webp 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harry-potter-characters-and-their-stranger-things-counterparts-main-768x384.webp 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/harry-potter-characters-and-their-stranger-things-counterparts-main-1536x768.webp 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></a>
Accurate or completely far-fetched, fan theories are probably the best way to wait out the release of the new season. Perhaps, there&#8217;s a Dumbledore counterpart hiding in Hawkins! Tell us your speculations in the comments.

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Stranger Things' fans compare the show to Harry Potter and cook up theories for the show's finale. Read on to have your mind blown!

Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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