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Hawkins, Indiana, remains the central battleground, now depicted as a city under the watchful eye of the US military, which is hunting for Eleven ("El"). She's seen training to unlock a second facial expression—a humorous nod to her evolving character arc. Meanwhile, the narrative teases that Eleven’s powers are crucial to overcoming the villainous Vecna, who’s described as a Groot-like creature with menacing tentacles and connections to the 50s, hinting at the show's constant blending of different eras.