The Stranger Things series finale leaves Eleven's fate uncertain. Is she alive or dead? Well, both answers are correct.

Is Eleven alive at the end of the Stranger Things finale? There are some hidden clues that reveal Eleven's fate, even if the Duffer brothers haven't confirmed it.

Stranger Things Season 5 closes the door on Hawkins’ darkest era. Explore moments, choices, and sacrifices that shape the unforgettable finale.

Several Redditors pointed out that Eleven had an entire arc about regaining and training her abilities. Seeing her struggle with basic tasks after past feats makes Stranger Things Season 5 feel inconsistent. Fans expected her to be stronger than ever heading into the final stretch, not stuck fighting limits that seemed long gone.

In Eleven’s emotional farewell scene, she explains to Mike that this is something she has to do. Though he may not understand it now, he will someday. She hammers her point home by stating, “You know me better than anyone.” True to her word, Mike didn’t understand it then, but 18 months later, it started to make sense.