Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 33 minutes ago

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Man, do I love the characters in this show. From Eddie "the hero" Munson to El, one of the most iconic female characters ever. These characters are courageous, funny, and heartbreaking. Their relationships are powerful. And they comprise the best team I've seen since Agents of Shield. I love them and this show, and I've wanted to make a video for these characters for a long time.

I couldn't include everyone but I put a spotlight on the characters with journeys I wanted to explore, especially after season 4. Before this season I never would have expected to put Max as a central character in a video or a brand new character like Eddie. I tend to be biased against new characters since they steal screen time from my old favorites. But the Duffers have delivered a master class on writing with Eddie Munson. He had one of the best character introductions I've ever seen. After two simple scenes, the Duffer's made me love Eddie, which has to set some kind of record. And now the entire world loves him! That's fantastic writing my friends, along with some phenomenal acting from Joseph Quinn.

But of course, my most beloved characters are still Eleven, Mike, and Hopper. (And Dustin. And STEVE! But he didn't have a huge role this season. Can we get a Steve storyline please that doesn't revolve around Nancy?) In particular, Hopper's journey back to El was something I wanted to put to video ever since season 3. (Let it be known, Season 3 was a masterpiece of a season and I only wish I'd had the right song to make a video for it. But it was not meant to be.)
Season 5, here we come. I'm going to dread saying goodbye to this show, but by this point, the Duffers have given me a lot of confidence that they can do the final season justice. Their season finales put all others to shame. Let's hope they pull it off. Come on Duffers, you're one season away from having the greatest TV series of all time! Finish it right!

One more thing: Max's big scene is easily the best moment this season (everyone knows it), but a close second might be El and Mike's argument in episode 3. That scene broke me, to see them facing more grown-up problems, problems that make total sense for them to have. It hurt but it was amazing. And some of the best acting I've seen from either of them.

Song: Forest Fire
Artist: Brighton
Footage: Stranger Things Season 4 (+ seasons 1-3)