“Died:Ā Season 4
Actor:Ā Joseph QuinnWe only met Eddie in Season 4 ofĀ Stranger Things, yet it feels like the goofy lovable rockstar has been around since the start. The super-nerdy metal-head stole our hearts from the moment we laid eyes on him in the Hawkins high-school canteen, wearing h” read more
“Actor:Ā Jamie Campbell BowerA newcomer inĀ Stranger Things 4, yet the root cause of it all. Chapter 4 finally explained the reasoning behind all the evil in Hawkins. Itās Vecna. Or shall we say 001? Or Henry? This monstrous being may have killed kids, taunted Eleven and tortured the citizens of Ha” read more
“Actor:Ā Eduardo FrancoJust when we thought Steve had the best hair doā of the series, Argyle came along in his Surfer Boy Pizza van. Jonathanās stoner buddy provided some comic relief in an otherwise dark season and sincerely stole the show with his epic one-liners and goofy nature.Going from se” read more
“Died:Ā Season 4
Actor:Ā Matthew ModineOther than Vecna, Dr. Brenner is the number one iconic villain. With his sullen, dignified cruelty towards Eleven, he definitely gave us the spooks. His villainous potential was never fully exploited until Chapter 4, with his reason for torturing Eleve” read more
“Actress:Ā Gabriella PizzoloAh Suzie, the so-called imaginary girlfriend of Dustin Henderson. Although purely a running joke throughout the third season, Suzieās eventual appearance is rather enjoyable. She does help save the world after all, by cracking the Russianās code and locating Nina.Seein” read more
“Actor:Ā Paul ReiserAt first, Dr. Sam Owens was a tricky case as we were never really sure whether to trust him or not. But by the end of Season 4, he more or less proves himself as an ally, and thereās such an odd charm to his character, regardless of the horrible things heās been a part of.We g” read more
“Actor:Ā Nikola ÄuriÄkoAs annoying as he was, thereās no denying he made you laugh, right? Yuri the Russian smuggler told really bad jokes at inappropriate times, had a thing for peanut butter (and cash!) and had a wheezing laugh that gave you nightmares.He may have deceived Joyce and Murray by s” read more
“Actor:Ā Robert EnglundVictor Creel didnāt have much screen time throughout Chapter 4, but his character played a crucial role in discovering the truth behind the evil in Hawkins.The poor guy hasnāt only been wrongly imprisoned, but has had his face horribly disfigured and lost his entire family ” read more
“Actor:Ā Brett GelmanMurray Bauman started off as a minor character, but he is by far one of the most agreeable surprises this season. A bit aloof, but hilariously sarcastic, he is also the one who manages to bring Nancy and Jonathan together in one of the best humorous scenes in Season 2 and for thi” read more
“Died:Ā Season 3
Actor:Ā Alec UtgoffPoor Alexei. Just as we were beginning to like him, the Russian scientist got wiped out of the show. Kidnapped by Hopper and Joyce in Season 3, Alexei wormed his way right into our hearts, despite not even being able to speak English.āSmirnoffā (as re” read more
“Actor:Ā Charlie HeatonMisunderstood and broody, Jonathan Beyers remains a fan-favorite thanks to his big heart, his love for Nancy and his deep bond with Will. A bond which, like Joyce, brings him to do anything he can to help his brother, regardless of the danger.He and Joyce bring a whole new defi” read more
“Actress:Ā Cara BuonoKaren is much less tender than Joyce, but she has that kind of panicked affection for her children that we can only respect her for, especially with a husband as passive as Ted Wheeler and children as unpredictable as Mike and Nancy.We love them, but few of us would want to be th” read more
“Actress:Ā Ā Linnea BerthelsenKali had the potential of being a great character, but her desire for bloody revenge and her wish to attract our wholesome Eleven onto her dark side made her rather difficult to like. Nonetheless, it was impossible not to feel for her and wish for her to find the redempt” read more
“Died:Ā Season 2
Actor:Ā Sean AstinStranger ThingsĀ is inspired by 80ās movies, but it also features characters from films from that era, too! Bob was brought to life by the incredible Sean Astin whom any self-respecting 80ās movie fan will remember as a member ofĀ Goonies! Most of us w” read more
“Actress:Ā Natalia DyerNancy is the āshy school girl-turned-badass monster hunterā we all aspire to be! At first filled with self-doubt, but now quite certain of what she wants, we couldnāt love her character more.In Chapter 4, Nancy proves herself braver than ever, as she hunts down Vecna and ” read more
“Actor:Ā Finn WolfhardThereās no doubt that Mike Wheeler is one of the best characters onĀ Stranger Things. The front-man and formidable leader of the gang is loyal to a fault and is determined and generous, especially for his delicate age.One could say that Mike is one of the most fleshed-out chil” read more
“Actor:Ā Joe KeerySteve Harrington has proven himself to be much more than the stereotypical high-school douchebag that Season one made him out to be. Since discovering the Demogorgon, good old Steve-o has turned into an empathetic and hilarious character.He even manages to play a caring and badass b” read more
“Actress:Ā Maya HawkeItās always great to add another member to our favorite team of youngsters! Robin easily became a likeable character throughout the mere 8 episodes of Season 3, thanks to her brave, badass and relatable characteristics.Steveās ice-cream parlor colleague not only proves sheā” read more
“Actor:Ā Noah SchnappWill Byers is the member of the gang that we saw the least of in Season one, but being more present in later seasons, he has definitely won our hearts. With the trauma heās been through in all series, itās difficult not to feel for him, especially since he seems like such a s” read more
“Actress:Ā Sadie SinkMax started off as the newbie in town, but sheās now proven herself the perfect addition to the gang. With her kick-ass energy and her sass, her will to help others and protect her friends, she has managed to win Lucasās heart and our own.A super-cool BFF to have, Max proved ” read more
“Actor:Ā Caleb McLaughlinLucas is the dose of skepticism and wisdom that the gang so often needs. Heās likable for his perfect cynicism and for his āgo big or go homeā sense of friendship ā we wonder where the group would be without himā¦or his signature bandanna!Thank goodness he had a chan” read more
“Actress:Ā Priah FergusonErica was a rather minor character who grew to become a lead favorite in Seasons 3 and 4. Her hilarious interactions with her fellow ānerdsā, epic one-liners and her overall refreshing, screen-stealing presence has led this character to be one of the best on the show.Weā” read more
“Died:Ā Season 3
Actor:Ā Dacre MontgomeryBilly Hargrove was a difficult character to pin down, as he seemed to be suffering quite the abuse from his father in the second season ā an attempt meant to garner our sympathy. His role in both series made him one of the most despicable protagoni” read more
“Actor:Ā Gaten MatarazzoĀ Witty, clever, and by far the funniest member of the gang, Dustin, can only rank asĀ theĀ bestĀ Stranger ThingsĀ character of all time. With his adorable smile, loyalty, and winning sarcasm, he has our hearts and our friendship forever.Dustin is geeky and proud, and thereā” read more
“Actor:Ā David HarbourHopper is like Joyce, incredibly likeable in his motivation to do right by Hawkins and to protect those that he cares about most. Especially Eleven for whom he becomes a surrogate father to.His determination to keep her safe and protect the boys is also one of the many reasons w” read more
“Actress:Ā Winona RyderNot only can we not resist the fact that Winona Ryder, one of the most iconic actresses of the 80ās, is on our screen for eight hours each season, the actress also brings a special charisma to Joyce, a character as tender as she is badass.Willing to go to the end of the world” read more
“Actress:Ā Millie Bobby BrownWith her discrete, but headstrong personality; badass powers, kind heart, and amazing style (especially her punk makeover in Season 2), Eleven is by far one of our favoriteĀ Stranger ThingsĀ characters here at Tell Tales.One of the most unique protagonists on television, ” read more
“This is a brilliant film. While clocking in at a nearly three-hour running time, there isn't a single wasted scene, it is always entertaining and I think it is very rewatchable too. The cinematography, locations and scenery are superb, and the film's atmosphere and pace are also terrific. The story ” read more