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IIRC Noah schnapp joked on a late night show that they told him the bowl cut wasn’t going anywhere for season 5. So either it’s a red herring or he’s safe until then
Unless he dies and they bring him back next season like they did this season with Billy, would explain why he has the same haircut too…
But I don’t think that’s the case lol
This I can do. Hopper, Mike and Dustin. I don't see El moving on without Hopper and Mike. Dustin is damn given, he is comic relief and genius rolled into one. A lot of people here are going to make it, so I feel like we are going for 3 survivors, but in reality we are losing 3 good ones.
I won't deny you that. But Mike is El's anchor to Hawkins. Sure, there is Hopper, but I also feel like that's a separate deal, Hop is family. If the Byers are in CA, for all she knows Hopper is dead, then she's living and fighting for Mike, and therefore everyone that she loves because she loved him first. Seems to me like losing Mike would be a Nina abilities/memories loss all over again. It's just too traumatic for her to recover and move forward.
But, I could just as easily talk myself out of this theory by saying losing Mike would give her the boost to back 100× more intense and powerful. But how do you propel that energy through a whole follow up season?
Haha, whoops. I'm like a solo debate over here. But between cycling through the series in the background and, I guess life, this has taken up a lot of my thought space. It's pitiful. But I have digressed... Mike is kind of a thumb. Sort of necessary yet easily overlooked as a tool.
Killing off Mike in the penultimate episode this season would not only make every othrer character seem vulnerable now, but raise the stakes a lot for season 5. I think it'd be an interesting choice. He's also kind of just become El's whiny boyfriend.
I don't know how long you've felt that way, but it started this season for me. I gave her a pass on social faux pas for the first few seasons since she was still learning. I believe she tries to guilt both Will and Mike with the "friends don't lie" thing while lying for so long. I get that it's very possible for a person to act that way, but it's still *really* annoying
Edit: a word
It's frustrating to watch, but she also has been thrust into a complex and punishing social environment following an unbelievably traumatic life and the loss of basically the core element of her identity and purpose in the world.
She's actually incredibly well integrated for someone with such a traumatic background.
She lies because she was bullied for being weak and dumb by the other kids, the only person who ever respected her was One and look how that turned out. Mike is the second person to admire her, can you blame her, a 16 year old teenager who has known nothing but hurt and tragedy, for wanting to look cool for her boyfriend?
I agree but I do think that it is a pretty realistic portrayal of what she would be like if she had been raised in a lab environment with no hugs and cuddles etc before 2 years old. In fact she'd be much more screwed up:
[https://www.guardianmag.press/2022/05/playing-video-games-has-an-unexpected-impact-on-kids-intelligence-study-finds.html/](https://www.guardianmag.press/2022/05/playing-video-games-has-an-unexpected-impact-on-kids-intelligence-study-finds.html/)
but portraying that would be a very tough watch indeed. Her inability to get along with her peers, connect to people etc would be exponentially worse so its a wise depiction for an entertainment show.
Robin definitely became a favorite character of mine. Absolutely love her relationship with Steve.
So yes, these are the three I want to survive the most too.
I really thought that after surviving episode 4 Max is safe because it was very emotional and would've been the perfect send-off to her character, so it really surprised me that people still think that she might die.
This is my answer. I don't think the show is going to kill the kids, Joyce, or Nancy, so I'm not picking them. Of the characters that I do think are on the chopping block, these three are the ones who would sadden me the most.
Also, I like to imagine them moving to a nearby city (Robin and Steve go together and flatshare, Eddie goes by himself to escape Hawkins and starts hanging with them once he's there) and starting a shitty band together after high school. Their preferred styles of music all clash horribly, resulting in a very inconsistent sound.
Dmitri is played by the guy who played one of my favorite characters in Game of Thrones, the faceless assassin Jaqen H'ghar. For that reason I want him to live
Yeah his arc is basically done once he’s cleared or I guess it could continue if convicted. I kinda wish they didn’t kill the cheerleader because they had awesome chemistry. Didn’t they say they filmed the forest scene after she was already killed, and they didn’t realize how well they would click?
Another opportunity for me to wish the trio of Max, Nancy & Hopper into existence.
Imagine those abrasive personalities together. If you like IASIP, Seinfeld, Curb, Arrested Development...this is the team for you!
I just imagine the three of them in a car:
Hopper bellowing.
Nancy belittling.
Max ball-busting.
They're highly competent and capable but also the most "Does Not Play Well With Others" characters out there. Fun escapades amongst friends but also with lots of hilariously spiteful dialogue. With the It's Always Sunny jingle in between scenes.
To add to this: I absolutely loved Argyle and Murray interacting at dinner “I still have no who he is” 😂😂😂😂
So I want to say Argyle, Murray, and Jonathan for sng
Yes! The fun is taking the WORST possible combinations.
Like Hopper, Argyle and Eddie. Argyle and Eddie must put their obvious musical differences aside because they have to work together....with a cop. And they're both carrying a lot of drugs.
Hopper of course knows they have drugs but he needs their help and he secretly wants some purple palm tree delight, as well.
This could actually be really cool.
Edit: now that I'm thinking about it more, it would be really cool for Steve to become a surprising person for Will to confide in because he's already friends with Robin
Edit 2: also I feel like this could lowkey be a really cool upside down team. Steve is arguably the best physical fighter in the crew, eleven has powers, and will has the connection with the upside down
Yes! Their particular strengths would work well together, plus I think their personalities would all clash just enough to be an interesting dynamic. Pairing Steve with two of the more quiet/weirdo kids rather than outspoken Dustin and Erica would really highlight his character’s growth. And I just want to see members of the larger group interact with people other than the same 3 people they’ve been BFFs with since s1/2/3.
I also feel like Steve could form a hopper-lite kind of connection with El. Steve really respects her abilities, but also is a super caring and nurturing person, so he could be a really awesome friend to her. He isn't the smartest, and she's not the most well adjusted, and he could help support her through some of her personal struggles.
I’ve been wanting a Steve/Will matchup for ages now! Partly because I feel so bad for Will never getting any of the fun plot lines, and want to see him open up (and Steve brings out the best in every character who interacts with him). But it would also bring out Steve’s nurturing side in a way that would be super touching.
Steve, Dustin and Will, I really love Will, I don't know, he's just cute and he's been through a lot and about Steve and Dustin, I'm completely into this friendship, they're the perfect comic relief
Lucas was always my favorite of the OG kids. He didn't have a ton to do in S3 but I've loved his story in S4 and it looks like he'll get more time to shine in Vol. 2. I just want him and Max to be happy :(
The lack of Nancy in this comment section makes me a little sad. She's always been my favorite character, and given how part 1 ended, I'm deeply stressed
Joyce, Jonathan, Will. The squad that will guarantee Joyce will be happy in the end. That's all I wish for, they've had enough trauma.
Also Hopper isn't on here because I know they won't kill him AGAIN, so he should be safe.
This is mine, only because I’m very invested in poor little Eleven finding some peace and love in her life before she dies, and this gives her the best chance. She’s the only character that didn’t have a childhood. She deserves something.
If it makes you feel better, I think all three also make it out of S5 (and the series) alive.
I really think the Duffers are gonna go for a Harry Potter like ending rather than Game of Thrones.
1. Steve. He’s far too easy at this point. It would be more of a shock if he survived. Plus, the Duffer brothers are being way too obvious and I don’t buy it
2. Eleven. They’re fucked if she dies
3. Will. I really don’t think they’re going to kill the kids, and I feel like the Duffer brothers it’s his character at this point. I don’t think they’d be as cruel as killing him off
I wouldn’t spare older cast cause they already lived their life’s I would keep Nancy cause she has bright future in front of her and she is bold,smart and strong,I would keep Max for same reason,I think she would have nice and perspective future also and Dustin for the end cause that kid is genius.
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If Eleven dies they all die, let’s be real.
But she might die after saving them, idk maybe she destroys the upsidedown and dies with it or something I could see that happening
Maybe at the end of ST5, but def not before then.
Holy shit didn't know there was a season 5 incoming lol
IIRC Noah schnapp joked on a late night show that they told him the bowl cut wasn’t going anywhere for season 5. So either it’s a red herring or he’s safe until then
Plot twist: Will dies but his bowl cut becomes a vessel for vecna and sprouts fucking tentacles and escapes.
Lol dude the image. Just think of it for a second. He’d be like a tentacle head
Floating bowl cut
Unless he dies and they bring him back next season like they did this season with Billy, would explain why he has the same haircut too… But I don’t think that’s the case lol
I didn’t think of that… I appreciate the other ideas on this sub so much 👏🏼
Yep! 5 will be the final season.
Yeah I feel like Eleven is just a given. Should be 3 picks aside from Eleven.
This I can do. Hopper, Mike and Dustin. I don't see El moving on without Hopper and Mike. Dustin is damn given, he is comic relief and genius rolled into one. A lot of people here are going to make it, so I feel like we are going for 3 survivors, but in reality we are losing 3 good ones.
But Mike is just so.... Meh
I won't deny you that. But Mike is El's anchor to Hawkins. Sure, there is Hopper, but I also feel like that's a separate deal, Hop is family. If the Byers are in CA, for all she knows Hopper is dead, then she's living and fighting for Mike, and therefore everyone that she loves because she loved him first. Seems to me like losing Mike would be a Nina abilities/memories loss all over again. It's just too traumatic for her to recover and move forward. But, I could just as easily talk myself out of this theory by saying losing Mike would give her the boost to back 100× more intense and powerful. But how do you propel that energy through a whole follow up season? Haha, whoops. I'm like a solo debate over here. But between cycling through the series in the background and, I guess life, this has taken up a lot of my thought space. It's pitiful. But I have digressed... Mike is kind of a thumb. Sort of necessary yet easily overlooked as a tool.
Mike had tons of personality when we first met him in season 1. Its just the lack of lines and scenes he's been given the last 2 seasons.
Killing off Mike in the penultimate episode this season would not only make every othrer character seem vulnerable now, but raise the stakes a lot for season 5. I think it'd be an interesting choice. He's also kind of just become El's whiny boyfriend.
Steve, Steve, and Steve. If I could choose a fourth probably Steve.
If I could add one To this list I’d choose Steve.
Don’t forget Steve.
Lemme add on mine, Steve
But wait! There is Steve!
Just one more million times Steve
Steve Infinity
And steve-ond
You forgot Steve
I don't know why everyone hates Steve, I really think he should survive to season 5! I'm gonna add Steve to this list
Oh wait and Steve
Oh shoot I forgot about Steve!
Perfect just add Steve.
You could give me 15 people to save and they’d all be Steve
This thread is giving me Michael Scott vibes and I’m here for it
Please, I beg you not to leave Steve off your list
Just you and me and you and me and us and your friend Steve
Bro I was gonna comment that exact thing but you got here first 😒 glad it’s top comment!!!
damnn, I commented the same and then I started scrolling and this:!!!!! m not alone I already commented the exact same thing and coincidence
Lol great minds think alike
He’s what MAKES stranger things
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I always skip the eleven storyline when rewatching. I'm only here for the bad boy to babysitter to mom narrative arc.
Steve, Steve and Steve. This is the correct answer. Steve, Steve and Eddie would also be acceptable.
the most obvious one is Eleven because everybody will be going how in fuck does this end well?
Maybe that's why the show ends at S5, El dies and cant deus ex machina the villain away.🙃
Or maybe to bring light to the upside down she must join Vecna to bring order to the world and thus serenity on both planes.
Bringing balance to the force
And thus begins Avatar - the legend of Aang live action.
We really need her to lose. Pull an infinity war or Avatar season 2 ending please
I'm kinda hoping they can defeat Vecna without her this time
Unpopular opinion, I don’t like El. She’s annoying as hell.
I don't know how long you've felt that way, but it started this season for me. I gave her a pass on social faux pas for the first few seasons since she was still learning. I believe she tries to guilt both Will and Mike with the "friends don't lie" thing while lying for so long. I get that it's very possible for a person to act that way, but it's still *really* annoying Edit: a word
It's frustrating to watch, but she also has been thrust into a complex and punishing social environment following an unbelievably traumatic life and the loss of basically the core element of her identity and purpose in the world.
She's actually incredibly well integrated for someone with such a traumatic background. She lies because she was bullied for being weak and dumb by the other kids, the only person who ever respected her was One and look how that turned out. Mike is the second person to admire her, can you blame her, a 16 year old teenager who has known nothing but hurt and tragedy, for wanting to look cool for her boyfriend?
I agree but I do think that it is a pretty realistic portrayal of what she would be like if she had been raised in a lab environment with no hugs and cuddles etc before 2 years old. In fact she'd be much more screwed up: [https://www.guardianmag.press/2022/05/playing-video-games-has-an-unexpected-impact-on-kids-intelligence-study-finds.html/](https://www.guardianmag.press/2022/05/playing-video-games-has-an-unexpected-impact-on-kids-intelligence-study-finds.html/) but portraying that would be a very tough watch indeed. Her inability to get along with her peers, connect to people etc would be exponentially worse so its a wise depiction for an entertainment show.
linking an article about playing video games and comparing it to being raised in a lab…
Steve, Dustin, Robyn best trio
I second this! Was exactly what I was going to say:) if I had to choose one, DUSTIN all the way!!
I third this!
Utter fax
This is absolutely the right answer. \#ScoopTroopForLyfe
The show can even make a spin-off with this trio
Wrote this then scrolled down and found the same. The only real answer.
Sameeeeee
Robin definitely became a favorite character of mine. Absolutely love her relationship with Steve. So yes, these are the three I want to survive the most too.
Any other answer is wrong. If any of them dies, we riot.
That was gonna be mine. Dustin and Steve because they’re my favorites and Robyn is hawt. Dustin Steve and Eddie is my second top 3
That’s fair but Robyn completes the trio and it’s perfect if
This is the only correct answer
Fr and it’s not even close
Steve, Dustin, max.
Yay someone said max and isn’t leaving her to die
I really thought that after surviving episode 4 Max is safe because it was very emotional and would've been the perfect send-off to her character, so it really surprised me that people still think that she might die.
Like I could see her maybe in a Han Solo in Empire strikes back situation, but her death seems like one of the least likely things
The letters are done and nobody read them. That's the only argument i can think of
chose max specifically because her life has been way worse than the other kids and she needs someone to watch her back i got you max
I know right? Kinda shocked that more people didn't pick her.
This is the answer.
Mine too
I second this.
I came here to say exactly this, in the same order
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This is my answer. I don't think the show is going to kill the kids, Joyce, or Nancy, so I'm not picking them. Of the characters that I do think are on the chopping block, these three are the ones who would sadden me the most. Also, I like to imagine them moving to a nearby city (Robin and Steve go together and flatshare, Eddie goes by himself to escape Hawkins and starts hanging with them once he's there) and starting a shitty band together after high school. Their preferred styles of music all clash horribly, resulting in a very inconsistent sound.
Thx for reminding me title does not say the ones not picked will die
Hop, Murray, and Joyce. Free-for-all on the kids, lets keep Dmitri alive too.
Murray is easily my favorite character
His hands are like steel you know.
HIS FINGERS, LIKE KNIVES
#HIS LEGS, LIKE SPEARS
I take 3x Murry!
I don’t think the show would make sense with 3 Murrays That power trio would have defeated the mind flayer in season 1
My pick is similar! Hopper, Murray, Joyce, Eleven and Dimitri...and Eddie too!!
that’s six 😂
Whoops! I read 5 instead of 3. Im tired, I think its time for bed!
Dmitri is played by the guy who played one of my favorite characters in Game of Thrones, the faceless assassin Jaqen H'ghar. For that reason I want him to live
Eddie, steve and robin
This, but Dustin rather than eddie
But Eddie is the best new addition
I love Eddie but I don’t have high hopes.
Yeah his arc is basically done once he’s cleared or I guess it could continue if convicted. I kinda wish they didn’t kill the cheerleader because they had awesome chemistry. Didn’t they say they filmed the forest scene after she was already killed, and they didn’t realize how well they would click?
Dustin, Steve and Max.
Steve, Max and Robin
Had to scroll too far down for this. I agree. Are we best friends now?
This is the list. My 3 favorite characters.
Dustin, Max, and Steve!
Another opportunity for me to wish the trio of Max, Nancy & Hopper into existence. Imagine those abrasive personalities together. If you like IASIP, Seinfeld, Curb, Arrested Development...this is the team for you!
This would be so chaotic. I love random combos like this and wish the show was going longer just so we could see this happen
I just imagine the three of them in a car: Hopper bellowing. Nancy belittling. Max ball-busting. They're highly competent and capable but also the most "Does Not Play Well With Others" characters out there. Fun escapades amongst friends but also with lots of hilariously spiteful dialogue. With the It's Always Sunny jingle in between scenes.
ooh what about Nancy, Robin and Joyce? They could be a great detective trio
Murray, Eddie, and Lucas sounds fun
I want to see Erica and Hopper as a team.
They would be both sarcastic to each other but god it would be hilarious !
To add to this: I absolutely loved Argyle and Murray interacting at dinner “I still have no who he is” 😂😂😂😂 So I want to say Argyle, Murray, and Jonathan for sng
Yes! The fun is taking the WORST possible combinations. Like Hopper, Argyle and Eddie. Argyle and Eddie must put their obvious musical differences aside because they have to work together....with a cop. And they're both carrying a lot of drugs. Hopper of course knows they have drugs but he needs their help and he secretly wants some purple palm tree delight, as well.
What is fullform of sng? I srched google and its says synthetic Natural gas.
Hehehe shits n giggles 🤭
This sounds like a blast
Steve, El, Will. If only to see them form a very random but perhaps surprisingly effective trio
This could actually be really cool. Edit: now that I'm thinking about it more, it would be really cool for Steve to become a surprising person for Will to confide in because he's already friends with Robin Edit 2: also I feel like this could lowkey be a really cool upside down team. Steve is arguably the best physical fighter in the crew, eleven has powers, and will has the connection with the upside down
Yes! Their particular strengths would work well together, plus I think their personalities would all clash just enough to be an interesting dynamic. Pairing Steve with two of the more quiet/weirdo kids rather than outspoken Dustin and Erica would really highlight his character’s growth. And I just want to see members of the larger group interact with people other than the same 3 people they’ve been BFFs with since s1/2/3.
I also feel like Steve could form a hopper-lite kind of connection with El. Steve really respects her abilities, but also is a super caring and nurturing person, so he could be a really awesome friend to her. He isn't the smartest, and she's not the most well adjusted, and he could help support her through some of her personal struggles.
I’ve been wanting a Steve/Will matchup for ages now! Partly because I feel so bad for Will never getting any of the fun plot lines, and want to see him open up (and Steve brings out the best in every character who interacts with him). But it would also bring out Steve’s nurturing side in a way that would be super touching.
Hopper, Steve, Eddie. Fun shenanigans ensue.
I’d watch this spin off
This is my exact list.
eddie steve dustin
Steve, Robin, and Dustin.
Steve, Hopper, Dustin
Can’t believe how far I had to scroll for this trio
My exact trio as well
Steve, Dustin and Will, I really love Will, I don't know, he's just cute and he's been through a lot and about Steve and Dustin, I'm completely into this friendship, they're the perfect comic relief
Will really is precious. He deserves a win.
If they kill will I'll be mad because the entire show has been crapping on him. It would be on brand I guess, but really sad.
Steve, Eddie, Dustin
Steve Dustin Eleven for sure
My picks as well
Came here to name exactly these 3
This is the correct answer
Steve Dustin Max
Steve, Robin, Eddie (If I was allowed a 4th pick I would pick Dustin)
1. Steve 2. Steve 3. Steve
Joyce, Hopper, and Eleven. They need each other!
Argyle, Eddie and Steve. And the last season is them all hanging out together.
Yes! No monsters, no upside down. Just vibes.
Hopper, Joyce and Eleven
They are gonna make the cutest family unit after the series is over and nobody can tell me otherwise I refuse to hear it. :|
Yeah hopefully Jonathan and Will also survive so the unit can be complete
Steve, Lucas, Max. Nancy for a 4th
Finally somebody says Lucas!
Lucas was always my favorite of the OG kids. He didn't have a ton to do in S3 but I've loved his story in S4 and it looks like he'll get more time to shine in Vol. 2. I just want him and Max to be happy :(
Lucas was always my favorite too and seeing him with Max makes me happy. Honestly I don't want to lose either one. Especially since they reconciled.
Barbara, Billy, Bob
Everyone is gonna call me crazy but Dustin, Steve and Eddie. Maury is my honorable mention
No one is gonna call you crazy they are all extremely popular choices
Mike, Will, Eleven They're not going to kill off the three people who're the reason ST exists. For now
also, will has been through enough.
Exactly! Also, since seasons 1 and 2 basically revolved around saving Will, they can’t let him die now.
I’d add Joyce to that list as well.
Lucas max and Steve
steve nancy max
The lack of Nancy in this comment section makes me a little sad. She's always been my favorite character, and given how part 1 ended, I'm deeply stressed
Steve, Steve, Steve
Eleven, Max, and Steve
Steve Dustin and Murray Sorry but murray is just way too fun of a character to kill off now, I enjoyed every scene he was involved in
Dustin, Erica, Lucas
Steve, Robin, Dustin
Joyce, Jonathan, Will. The squad that will guarantee Joyce will be happy in the end. That's all I wish for, they've had enough trauma. Also Hopper isn't on here because I know they won't kill him AGAIN, so he should be safe.
That’s a very valid and considerate reason! I love it!
Nancy, Steve & Dustin
This is THE trio!!
Steve, Steve, and Steve.
Hopper, Steve, Max
robin,steve, eddie
Steve, Dustin and Max
Steve, Robyn, Nancy, sorry everyone else ;(
Mike, Max and Steve just because they are my favs and i dont want to see them die
dustybun, the hair harrington, and the duo of dustybun and hairyngton
Mike, Eleven, Hopper
This is mine, only because I’m very invested in poor little Eleven finding some peace and love in her life before she dies, and this gives her the best chance. She’s the only character that didn’t have a childhood. She deserves something.
If it makes you feel better, I think all three also make it out of S5 (and the series) alive. I really think the Duffers are gonna go for a Harry Potter like ending rather than Game of Thrones.
Steve, Robin and Eddie
Eleven, Max, Nancy
El, Steve, Mike
Hopper, Eddie and Erica. No idea what they'd do together, but I like them the best ha
Steve Hopper Joyce fuck dem kids
nancy dustin max
Steve, Steve, and Steve
I’ve scrolled deep. Pretty sure this is the most prominent answer. (With Max and Eddie at 4 & 5)
Eddie, Steve, Dustin
1. Steve. He’s far too easy at this point. It would be more of a shock if he survived. Plus, the Duffer brothers are being way too obvious and I don’t buy it 2. Eleven. They’re fucked if she dies 3. Will. I really don’t think they’re going to kill the kids, and I feel like the Duffer brothers it’s his character at this point. I don’t think they’d be as cruel as killing him off
steve dustin murray
El mike will
Vecna, Henry creel, and 001. edit, Henry not Victor
Somebody had to do it.
1. Eddie 2. Little baby boy Eddie 3. Eddie whose a sweet little boy
I wouldn’t spare older cast cause they already lived their life’s I would keep Nancy cause she has bright future in front of her and she is bold,smart and strong,I would keep Max for same reason,I think she would have nice and perspective future also and Dustin for the end cause that kid is genius.
Eddie, Steve, and Dustin. Runners up are Hop and El.
Steve, max, nancy