Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap

This episode was full of pleasantly surprising and brilliantly set-up reveals. It perfectly explains why Max couldn’t wake up: after defeating Vecna last season, her soul—or her mind—was actually taken by him and locked away in his own dark mental prison. This setup seamlessly brings Max back into the story. While her physical body is severely injured, inside this constructed world, Max is incredibly strong. This also clarifies why Vecna can’t come in person—he was severely wounded by - Full Review