Eddie Munson is missing, making him the prime suspect for the police, but the Hawkins crew (Dustin, Max, Steve, and Robin) know it’s something supernatural.
A Reddit theory highlighted in a 2022 Reddit post suggests that this episode leans heavily into the theme of "dark inversions." The bully scenes at the roller rink feature, which mirror the way Vecna works—a perversion of normalcy. Even the way characters interact with their trauma suggests they are being "inverted" by the Upside Down. Final Thoughts [S4E2] Vecna's Curse
"Vecna’s Curse" solidified that Season 4 is about trauma. It sets the stage for a season where our heroes aren’t just fighting monsters, but their own memories. Eddie Munson is missing, making him the prime
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Meanwhile, in California, Mike visits El and Will. What should have been a fun skating trip turns into one of the most cringe-inducing (and satisfying) scenes of the season.
Stranger Things is back, and it’s officially darker than ever. If Episode 1 felt like a slow burn, Episode 2, turns up the heat—and the horror—to eleven. 1. Vecna Strikes: The Curse Begins