The Evolution of Steve Harrington 

Steve Harrington : " I may be a pretty shitty boyfriend , but turns out I'm actually a pretty damn good babysitter. "

Steve just went from "I'll bring your daughter back by 10" To "You better bring my daughter back by 10"

For me, I started to slowly like Steve as soon as he realized his friends were major pricks and started to try and do good things for once at the end of season 1. By the end of season 3, Steve is easily one of the best characters in the show.

Steve is what we call character development. He went from, Bully to a middle aged mom that works at an ice cream parlor to support his children.

Jonathan: mr steal yo girl Billy: mr steal you wife Steve: mr steal yo kids

he went from “your daughter calls me daddy.” to “your kids call me mommy.”

I think Steve has always been a good person. Even in season 1, he wasn't a horrible person. He was just a teenager who didn't know any better.

When you re-watch season 1 it's clear that Steve wasn't ever such an asshole to begin with. He wanted to be popular so he adopted this "bad boy" persona and hanged out with other popular kids who were real assholes. But it was already pretty clear that some of their behaviour didn't agree with him. He was the only one telling them to drop it when they made fun of Johnatan and Barb. When he destroys Johnatan's camera he instantly looks like he's uncomfortable with this. Then after calling Nancy a slut in public and losing a fight with Johnatan he finally realizes he doesn't belong with these people. And he immedietaly wants to apologize and make amends for the bad stuff he's done. Steve was always a nice guy, he just pretended to be someone else.

Steve Harrington turned from one of the most hated person in Stranger Things to a mother of 4 kids.

Steve: *loses a fight between 2 kids at his school* Steve: *beats up an armed highly ranked Russian soldier*

Such an underrated actor. He makes people hate him to loving him. I used to ship him with Nancy but now I realized he deserves better. It's also great to see him taking care of the kids. Which is a sweet thing to do 🧁

SEASON 1 : Finding will SEASON 2 : saving will SEASON 3 : Ignoring will

Season 1 Steve : hot boi Season 2 Steve : Big bro Season 3 Steve : Single Mom

THAT’S WHAT I CALL: “CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ”

Steve Harrington is and always has been a good guy. First season he was misguided... but he was still awesome AF

It’s funny how Steve goes from bullying Wills brother, to literally helping to save Will, and then proceeding to become a mother to 4 kids.

Steve and Dustin are the friendship goals we’re all trying to accomplish

Season 1: I hate Steve. Season 2: I kinda like Steve. Season 3: IF STEVE DIES SO DOES MY NETFLIX SUBSCRIPTION

are we not going to talk about how perfectly he fixed his hair at 4:59

I never hated him. I think he was super relatable in season 1. nancy could have avoided everything if she just talked to steve and were communicative

I think Steve had one of the best evolutions of any character in any tv show

JOE IS AN AMAZING ACTOR, he played two different personalities in one character

Even when Steve was a bully in S1, it was out of a misguided attempt to protect his girl from a supposed perv.

I admire Steve because he literally went from one of the most hated characters in modern television and in Netflix’s history, to one of the best well developed characters and mother of 4.

Season *1* -Steve doesn't deserve Nancy Season *2* -Nancy doesn't deserve Steve Season *3*- *NO ONE DESERVES STEVE HE'S TOOO GOOD FOR THIS WORLD OHMMMGGOODD*

Season 1: i hate steve Season 2: steve is okey Season 3: I LOVE STEVE SKSK

I think Steve's character arc is among the best in TV history. It's not easy to introduce a character as a complete asshole and then turn them into a truly likable hero. Just goes to show how good the writing for this show is.

Incredible actor. Simply a joy to watch him in every scene he has. His timing is EVERYTHING! but he's also cute, believable, has great range, versatile... I've been a huge fan since he comes back to apologize and ends up fighting with Nancy and Jonathan.

His character development is one of the best I've seen so far. He went from a classic douchey rich bf, to someone who admitted his mistakes and a good bf, and then someone who's willing to die for some children he just met - then to a great friend for everyone. He's one of the most lovable character now. I hope we get to see him more with his squad (Dustin, Robin, and Erica)

Dustin: "If you die, I die" Steve: "Ok"

Season 1:A$$hole Steve Season 2:Mom Steve Season 3:Ladies man Steve Season 4:hero Steve

love how he went from being my least favorite character to my most favourite character 😭❤️

They missed out on calling this Stevolution.

If Steve dies in season 4, then so will my Netflix subscription.

4:18 Dude- that "hey" it's so cute

Steve is literally the best example of Character Development

I feel bad for Steve. He always gets beaten up bad every season😂

This should be called “The Evolution of Harrington’s Hair”

Steve had one the best character development arcs I've seen in a story written specifically for a TV show. It's always awesome to see someone change out from being an asshole.

The character arc they set, the evolution of Steve Harrington they have shown is really awesome. Somebody just pay attention to the evolvement of this character and you'll understand what I am saying. Joe Kerry has portrayed him so perfectly. One of my favourite characters from Stranger Things all seasons.

Dustin and Steve's friendship is the best thing in the entire show.

Season 1: I want Steve to die Season 2: I would die for Steve Season 3: I want Steve to be my mom

the fact that even stranger things called him "working mom steve" made me so happy

Steve has grown so much, he went from a jerk boyfriend, to a good character who cares about the kids, and not just his love life or himself.

Reasons Why Steve is the Best Character: 1. Character Development 2. Funny 3. Hot 4. Hair 5. Protective Babysitter/Working Mother Personality 6. The List Goes On

I love how Steve just accepted Robin. Took him a second cuz he was still partly high, but once he realized what she was saying, he just accepted her.

The thing about steve is I feel like he's gonna die somehow saving everyone, they have been foreshadowing it for years

1:49 we all shed a tear for our boy Steve

Dustin "If you die, I die" Some words are more than they first seem

We used to hate him now we love him. He started as the most hated character to most loved in one season. Now he’s a hard working mom with a baseball bat with nail beating the sh*t outta monsters, fighting Billy, and fighting Russians. If that’s not character development I don’t know what is.

Season 1 - Steve doesn't deserve Nancy Season 3- Nancy doesn't deserve Steve

IM DEADDDD THE OFFICIAL STRANGER THINGS ADMITTED STEVE IS A MOM

Just sitting here, patiently waiting for season 4 😴

Middle of season 1 Fans: So Steve is a bad character?? The Duffer brothers: Well yes but actually no

“Soft Steve” *is casually carrying a bat with screws in it*

I love Steve he can’t even take a break at all just knowing that this became a forgiving character and he just goes through a beating all the time

The fact that Stranger Things themselves call Steve a mom makes me so happy.

doctor: "you have 6 minutes and 48 seconds left to live" me:

there’s something so funny to me about steve fighting russians in a sailor’s outfit

Always the goddamned babysitter. Steve (S4)

No one: Absolutely no one: High Steve: HoW maNy TimEs DaD. I dON't dO dRuGS. IT's OnlY MAriJUaNA.

me after realizing hes a good person: I love you, im sorry

i really love how steve became the most whiniest mom but is able to beat up monsters. the dynamic and gap is just chefs kiss

I remember first believing jock Steve was going to fade into oblivion while underdog Jonathan was going to step up into the Alpha male role. When they first fought the monster in the house it was obvious they set up for this fate but boy didnt expect Steve to become the ultimate star of the show later on.

he protecc he attacc But most importantly he scoop that ice cream bacc

Watching Season 1 Steve: You are so cruel and mean Watching Season 3 Steve: I love you so much mom

1:55 feeling bad for Steve.😢

What Steve did to Jonathon’s camera was justifiable. Jonathon was being a creep.

I love how the duffers made a character in stranger things that shows a example of how people can change

my fave scene of Steve is definitely: Dustin : are u drugged Steve : how many times dAd I oNly dO marijUana

Steve is literally the most likeable character. He is in literally everyone's top 5

Dude really went from, "I'll have your daughter home by 8: 00," to, "You better have all six of my kids home by 7: 50."

Season 1: Everyone hates Steve Season 2: Steve is okay I guess Season 3: why isn't steve my mum!!! Season 4: Steve dies, I die! Edited for S4 :D PS: Mum im famous

I went from hating him to him being my favourite character.

Most loved character of the series, Hope he stays alive till end of the series

i love how he just stick around with dustin.. and suddenly became best buddies ..

Ahh Steve Harrington, the single mother

The mum we don’t deserve, he’s too perfect Edit: Oh shit, thanks for the likes

Steve was always a good person, in the beginning Just a bit dumb. Also realisticly if some creepy stalker was taking pictures of your girlfriend (or anyone for that matter) that is probably how you should react. Jonathan following her, taking pictures and NEVER facing the consequences made me so mad.

In season 1 I felt like that Nancy wasn't really in love with Steve and why she fell for Jonathan so quickly because of their shared trauma. But Steve showed that he really loves Nancy even though she's not one of the popular kids in school. He saves Nancy and Jonathan even if he was freaking out so hard and showing us as the viewers that he's a very good person and what Nancy sees in his character. Season 2 Steve didn't deserved to be cheated on by Nancy and I felt so bad for him when he went to her house to apologize the day after she slept with Jonathan. Yeah, Nancy regretted hurting Steve and immediatly got together with Jonathan but not once did she apologize to him and that's when she lost my respect and Steve surpassed her in likeability! Season 3 he became my favorite character because he kept getting better and better. His role as protector of the group really establlished in this season for me. And once again saving Nancy and the others by putting his life in danger. At the end of the season I was in love with his character! Season 4 we see Nancy and Steve flirting very hard with each other but at this point Steve is way too good for her after how she dumped him. But I guess I'll take it because he wants a big family with her in the future. I just want him to survive to the end and be happy and if Nancy makes him happy, then ok.

season one: steve is an idiot - nancy loves him season two: steve is cool - nancy doesn't love him season three: *literally mom steve* - *robin is lesbian* steven meeting new levels of reject while getting better is sad

Steve is actually my favorite character EVER 🥰 please be my mum Steve 😂

Steve has such amazing character development. He managed to go from a massively hated character to everyone's favourite.

At first I didn't rly like Steve since he would bully ppl but then he became one of my favs after...

He's not a babysister, he's a mom.

4:12 Nobody: Steve: my favorite child

Steve was never a bad person, he just had terrible judgement. All it took was a little aggressive percussive maintenance & a lot of sudden, unexpected responsibility.

“Working mum Steve” & “Hiiiiiiiigh Steve” had me in stitches! Never thought Steve would become my favourite character when we first seen him in season 1

First season: omg i hate him Second season: meh its ok Third season: omg its the best character everrrrr

Steve is, was and always will be the best character in this show. I love him since the pilot ^^

definetly my favorite character, no question, put him with any other character and its a new iconic duo

Steve definitely had the best character development in the whole series he’s 100% my favourite character

Hopper: Mr ur favourite adult Alexei: Mr steal ur heart Demogorgon: Mr steal ur life Steve: Mr steal ur kids

Steve went from being everyone’s least favorite character to everyone literally loving him. #steveisthebest

My poor dude Steve always getting his face jacked up each season 🤣 I also love the running joke that Steve’s the mom of the kids

It really took until the end of season 2 for me to start warming up to Steve, until that beatdown he got from Billy I was still suspicious about him and remembered him more as the popular bullying ringleader he'd been in season 1. Him standing up to and taking that beating from Billy to protect Lucas and Max was the turning point for me on his character, that was when he really got over who he used to be in season 1 and became the Steve that we'd see in seasons 3 and 4.

2:57 literally this is my geography teacher.

3:17 DON’T YOU TOUCH MY CHILDREN!!!

He has the best character development ive ever seen on any show.

He is such a hero. Always on spot selfless daring caring . I am in love with this character since season 1 last episode