Games

The fifth season begins in the fall of 1987, over a year after the events of season four – which ended on a cliffhanger. A lot has likely happened in Hawkins during that time, and it probably isn’t good news. As you’ll recall, season four ended with Vecna creating another gateway to the Upside Down, leading the government to declare Hawkins a disaster area and put the town under military lockdown.

In Deadpool VR, Wade Wilson gets kidnapped by the villain Mojo, who forces you to capture Marvel supervillains. Mojo wants them to fight to the death in a live-streamed game show. As you play, viewers can reward Deadpool with points for impressive combat, unlocking new weapons and abilities. Think of it like a combo meter from games like Devil May Cry, but tailored to Deadpool’s need for attention and flashy moves.

Wow, you remembered my birthday! That’s so thoughtful of you, it really means a lot. It’s sweet to feel your care. Look, even this little one seems to be joining in the celebration! Hehe… Just for today, is it alright if I stick close to you? I wish we could stay together like this always.

The fifth episode of Welcome to Derry shows the U.S. military, led by General Shaw, entering the tunnels beneath Derry, Maine. Their plan is to capture Pennywise and weaponize him. However, Pennywise is an incredibly old and powerful being, impossible to control easily. He can invade anyone’s thoughts, even those with psychic abilities like Dick Hallorann. When Dick confronts Pennywise in the tunnels, Pennywise enters his mind, giving us a disturbing glimpse into Pennywise’s history.

In the final episode, “The 752,” Helen (Elizabeth McGovern) discovers the truth about her twin sister, Emma, who was lost to her in childhood. An ex-Talamasca agent reveals that Emma had an incredible gift from a young age: a perfect photographic memory. She could recall specific details from any day of her life, like the weather, or even count the bricks in a building years later. She could also read a book once and remember every word perfectly, forever. Because of this unique ability, the Talamasca turned Emma into a special research subject – a project known as the 752.

William Fichtner explained Jasper’s quick trust in Guy by discussing their dynamic in Talamasca. He said Jasper was at the Motherhouse because he had issues with the Talamasca and how they’d impacted his life. But when Jasper first met Guy, he was simply amused by him – someone walking in and immediately wanting to talk to him struck Jasper as incredibly bold.