If they were going to kill off a main character they should have done it sooner to build the horror element. May as well not kill anyone off now. No point.
They have killed Barb, Eddie and Bob. All minor characters but still important to the story. I think having one main death at the finale would make sense: it would be heartbreaking because we’re all confident it won’t happen.
@@ryanhickman3335 i agree. It’s became more of a corny slasher film tribute at this point. I was a fan of the previous tone but the evolution makes sense.
@@zervaunt disagreed. ST has disturbing images and some jump scares I do say so myself. It is also science fiction because the events that happen aren’t real and are related to science.
If there is anyone who is gonna die it’s either Will or Eleven. (Or they might just end the whole series with Will, Dustin, Lucas and Mike still playing in the basement and everything was just a game of D&D)
They will never do that as it is the grade school equivalent of ending a story with “and they woke up and it was all a dream” an ending you only used because you were 40 minutes deep into a times writing and had not a damn clue how to wrap it up.
@@mikeymike9926 as pretentious as it sounds, this has been my hope since the last season. I don't think its all or dream nor a d&d game. I think becuase the upside down is stuck in time, the night Will went missing. They hint several times that Vecna can control time. I wouldn't be surprised when Vecna is defeated, everything will warp back to the night Will went missing. Everyone is young again, as if it never happened. However, they carry all the memories of what happened. So little max, wakes up in California, Billy still alive. They both finally form the brother sister friendship they both needed. Eleven is rescued by hop, Bob is hyperventilating in his bed, wondering if it was just a bad nightmare. Ect. Ect. That's my theory. And I'd honestly love it...
@@Tara-km2sc this is honestly a really great theory, like it would make a satisfying end to the show. ❤ Though the 1 thing I'd say is that Vecna can't rly control time- he does say that he refused to experience life like the rest of humanity bc of the birth-work-procreate-death process. That's why he won't live defined by time, and why he fixates on the clock. But honestly the only freaky time stuff that happens is the upside down being frozen in time according to when the gate was opened. So it's more interdimensional laws of physics than 001's own power. :)
Nah, this entire show is a nod to 80’s child adventure movies. They didn’t really kill off leads back then. It was about the kids discovering their strength and beating the antagonists
My son went to elementary school with him. They werent really friends but had some in common. Everyone around here has nothing but praise for the young man he is. Even after hitting it big. Very humble and kind by every account ive heard. I hope he continues to thrive.
Eddie was one of my favorite roles of all time, im sad hes gone, but at the same time, it only makes him cooler, he didnt live long enough to let us down.
How stranger things works EVERY season so far: New character gets introduced to be killed off, you bond with him, gets killed off eleven saves the day THE END
@@DarthVader-wk9sd okay forget Eleven then. the duffer bros have shitty writing in which they introduce a side character that you become attached too and then killed off. The main cast has plot armor like no other. By the 3rd season, you know who's living and who's dying. The only time ive been surprised by a death was Billy DIDNT have plot armor which was weirdly the closest to someone being apart of the 'main cast' has ever been killed off.
Max wasn't killed off. She is hardly alive, but I suspect that she will return. Barb and Max' brother-in-law (Billy) were killed off, but Barb was introduced with the other characters, and Billy was killed after a full arc. He kind of had to be to connect Vecna to Max. Eddie follows that pattern...though, I'd argue his introduction and death served as commentary on high school life and how "outsiders" are often treated.
@@DarthVader-wk9sdSaving people like me the time of watching it as I'm told by so many people how GREAT of a show it is but then there's someone like this gentleman/lady who at the very least, thoroughly describes a good reason to not waste my time to which I still may or may not watch it but I now have another perspective. It has nothing to do with being cool and everything to do with providing an outlook outside of being a bandwagon. Thank you @mozecklay483
Duffer brothers are playing it safe, they aren't killing any main characters because they have seen how killing a main character is sometimes not the best idea, an example is Glenn from TWD, killing him made 25% of the audience stop watching so the duffer brothers are most likely not going to kill any main character. The only main character I see dying in the final season is Eleven to finish her story.
Also add in that GRR Martin apparently killed off a character he wanted to progress the story for GOT and all we received instead was bad fanfiction for the final season/s whilst he tried to write himself out of the problem.
But this is the FINAL SEASON so killing off any of the characters won’t matter (just as long as it’s done with a narrative in mind that’ll push the story forward)
@@Amber86queenbeeAre you referencing Robb Stark? I remember him saying he regrets killing off Robb and wish he gave him more of a character development
Glenn dies in the comics tho,they were just following the story. Had they changed it and kept Glenn alive I bet they lose even more audience since now its a totally different story
If none of the main characters die I honestly wouldn't mind it. Major character deaths are a common trope for shows like this that go on this long but I've enjoyed the way the deaths have worked so far (Bob especially).
@@emoducky it is good writing if you are hopping they survive and connect with the characters and nobody wants to see their favorite character die we don't watch it for the deaths we watch it for the characters and plot
@@cal-un8bd But deaths are a part of plots and characters, and there are many examples of movies where the deaths of protagonists or supporting characters really serve the story. Examples: King Leonidas in 300; Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame; Maximus in Gladiator; Captain Miller in Saving Private Ryan; John Coffey in The Green Mile Avengers is a great example because it's still a running movie franchise with established and popular characters. At least 3 major characters died that I can think, seemingly permanently, during the span of Infinity War and Endgame and they served to show just how high the stakes were in the conflict. It wouldn't have been as emotional or satisfying when they actually won in Endgame if it wasn't for the losses they endured.
With certain horror stories, it really depends on the circumstances. Some horror stories benefit from very minimal deaths as some situations don't exactly require a majority of characters to up and die in order for a story to push forward.
i loved the first season, I think its gotten progresivly worse every season, I literally said on the 1st episode of season 4 that Eddie would die, and they confirmed it when steve somehow didnt die
It feels like they’re just saying it to say it, and they’re ignoring the fact that unless it serves a purpose to their character arc, or another characters arc. Then killing a main character would be completely pointless
Nah. They needed to do the kill in the season before the finale, or even before that. Killing chracters for a conclusion does not affect the story. Only affects the conclusion.
@@justashzzyeah. They needed to kill someone in season 4 but didn’t. Like how in Endgame, half of the heroes got killed off in Infinity War. It definitely grows character and plot
if you’ve seen shows like the walking dead and the 100 then you’d know that main character death in a dystopian/horror setting builds the stakes and makes it 10 times more engaging. why would i be on the edge of my seat watching stranger things knowing that they’re all going to make it- and if they DO die, they’ll be brought back. and i’m pretty sure the writers considering keeping both eleven and hopper dead when they both died in their respective seasons!
Main characters are not main characters because we want them to be, it’s because they’re survivors. The show wouldn’t follow the story of the girl who died, that’s why we didn’t have a full season around Barb. They’re gonna follow the story of those who lived. It does make sense for them to live because of that. You don’t need to kill off main characters to make audience feel the story, you need people invested in them for their highs and lows.
then they should’ve killed max, she wasn’t a main character from the beginning, plus she should’ve died anyways😆The writing just seems poor because they keep killing characters but they don’t actually die and then they make throw away characters like eddie and kill them in 1 season
@@browntint if you don’t see that Max could still be dead, or worst, that it’s clearly going to be a dark messed up plot hook not just a casual survivor that’s kinda Ick. If you feel you NEED characters in the spotlight to die every 2 seconds to enjoy a show then this show isn’t for you, move on. It is internationally a huge deal for a reason, bloodthirsty fans are the minority and I’m sure it’s sad to hear but the world actually doesn’t revolve around that ✌️
@@browntint"The writing just seems poor" 🤡 If you were right then Stranger Things wouldn't be as popular as it is right now. There is no reason why Max has to fucking die instead of hospitalized. Also, Eddie wasn't a fucking 'throw away character' Jeez, talk about being immature much.
He is one of my favorite characters on the show, he has such a infectious beautiful smile and bright eyes to match!!!! 😍 His charisma is what drawns me to him, so glad the Duffy brothers embraced his disability so that he can shine bright as he does!!!! If any of the main characters are killed off I would be pissed!!!! He tripping, please keep the show innocent and full of our childhood memories! Loving the storyline, sci-fi aspect mixed with slight horror it has kept me binge watching for years!! Excellent job Duffy Brothers & cast!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Why are people SO obsessed with main characters dying? Then get upset when their favorite character dies and complains online that they will "never watch the show again".
If the point is not normalizing death to keep it surprising, then maybe they should stop creating characters for one season that are now very obviously going to die by the end of that season because the main cast has plot armor and somebody has to die.
Stranger things is like a Spielbergian style horror, killing main characters for cheap drama would be lamer than its current formula. I'm ok with the main cast not dying.
I think if there’s ANYTHING to be learned from Game of Thrones it’s that shock value and good writing aren’t the same thing 😂 There’s a “we hate predictable tropes” trend currently going around with fans AND creatives, when the reality is that tropes are just fine depending on how they’re written.
@@stevenstocker7425 no tf we don’t every movie and show now has the bad guy win or they gotta be clever and the bad guy was good the whole time or it’s a gray area and he’s only kinda bad
@@christianwest6635 then you want stranger things to have a bland ending? Ok but nobody is going to remember it. Show is kinda overrated to begin with.
100% agree. There are too many characters to keep track of & it would really heighten the stakes. I kinda wish Max died at the end because it would've meant something & raised the stakes for the final season. Not because I dislike the character or Sadie Sink [who CARRIED that season] but it just doesn't make much sense moving forward
Duffer brothers should become gege akutami’s disciple He’s basically the master at killing off fan favorites and side lining the Mc to the point of non existent
Steve is my favorite character but they’ve pretty much set up his death already with his speech in the van to Nancy about having a family and shit. That one would hit hard too so I hope that ends up happening
Finally! Someone that says it! I agree wholeheartedly! The moment Steve said all that “I want a family of seven kids and go on road trips and be happily ever after”, I said: “Dude, next season, you’re gone!” Every time I said this while I talk about Stranger Things with someone, they look at me with pure shock, but it so called for! I love Steve, I really do…but he sentence his future death with that speech (well, the writers did) So thank you! PD: Sorry for the long ass message but, literally, you’re one of a kind with this one😅
They're either setting him up to die as a hero or find his true calling. He's not that smart, but he is brave and gets along with pretty much everyone. I can see him becoming a cop and working with hopper if he makes it.
Gaten’s condition is called cleidocranial dysplasia, the man in the video mispronounced it, but we’re all human so no hate to him whatsoever. You can donate to ‘CCD Smiles’ which is an organization that Gaten founded with another person to help people with cleidocranial dysplasia, since it is rare.
They're called character actors and many have made fortunes off of it. It's as common as hiring a lead because he or she are good looking. If you look at most supporting characters in movies or shows..... they look different.
I honestly thought Steve should die in the last season while saving Nancy from Vecna. It seemed to be heading that way but then it’s like the writers chickened out.
I don't think the problem is that they don't kill off any main characters, I think the problem is just that they make it way too obvious that the main characters have insane plot armor and that they're just gonna kill off all the new characters
Good idea. He will never have to do a spinoff and he can move on with his life. He’s the best character. He’s the friend that glues the group together because he’s fun.
I think 11 should sacrifice herself to defeat the final villain, or whoever the final boss is. It fits her character very well. I think she would use the last bit of energy she had to kill the villain off in order to protect her friends, her family. It just seems like something she would do.
if anyone's dying it's gonna be either eleven (big main character and has been the hero throughout all the seasons), mike (nancy's vision saw her whole family dead, including mike and he's been one of the mains since season 1), steve (most lovable character and fan favorite), or nancy (probably dying in a heroic, final stand way saving the group). Most likely to die though is probably el
It’s kinda why the Walking Dead was so successful and popular for so long, so many scenes where you thought this was a main/fave character’s final scene and then when it was their final scene it was that more wrenching
every season they introduce a charismatic character that everyone loves, then they kill that character in the same season. Dustin has always been the comic relief that everyone loves, i feel like him getting killed in the final season would fit perfectly
His literal character is my favorite character now I loveee alll the characters but he’s my favorite and if he dies ima cry like i did when eddie died😭😭😭😭😭😭omg I feel the 😭
I 100% agree! Genuinely last season, I thought Steve was going to die... what would have felt so real for the characters that one of them didnt make it! It feels like they are still keeping the main characters alive because they are too popular to die :P
Death is rare in the show? S1: Nancy’s best friend Barb dies S2: Joyce’s love interest Bob dies S2: D’Artagnan🥲🥲 S3: Alexei S3: Max’s brother Billy S4: Brenner aka Papa S4: Dustin’s new best friend Eddie … The Main Charactes have plot armour that’s why they don’t die😪I have a gut feeling in S5 they will go back in time through the upside down and stop Will from being taken by the demogorgon, somehow causing El to die but before she does she finds out that Henry/Vecna/001 is her father (like a Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader/Anakin twist), and than one of the Sinclair Siblings will die, the whole wheeler family minus Nancy will die (Mike dying trying to help el), Steve will die, and lastly Hopper will die…just leaving Dustin (a sad mf cause all his closest friends just died), Max (who will barely be able to move from the broken bones and blindness), Robin (who will just go back to doing Robin things probably ending up with that chick from band), and Will (who the story started with from the beginning)…THE END!
Really disrespectful to the Duffer Brothers to "want to be more like GoT tbh. GoT turned to complete crap, be thankful the Duffer Bros gave you this opportunity and created a great show to be a part of.
I don't think he needs to die, if anyone is going to die it's Eleven, she's gonna use all her power to close the portal! I do have to say though that I'm so glad the Duffer brothers not only gave Gaten a chance but a reason to embrace his true self! I think he's such a cute kid and I love that he's got a different look and he's a really really great actor, I'm so glad the Stranger Things kids are growing and doing other projects and I can't wait to see where he goes in his career! Dustin has been top 3 favorite characters since the very first episode because Gaten just has a way of stealing your heart! But I do love his reasoning, he clearly wants a death in the show to push himself and his acting and I love that for him, for that reason I almost hope he does get that opportunity but I hope he's wrong too 😅
