With that being said, there is some reason to suspect something as devastating as this is on the horizon, as some previous facts about the series and recent interviews make it sound as though things could go even more south than usual for Hawkins, Indiana.
Now, at the risk of alarming anyone, it’s worth noting that this is all speculation and that we don’t know for sure the Duffer Brothers intend on ripping out our hearts by killing off a major character.