Overview
- Matt and Ross Duffer said Steve Harrington was originally slated to die in season 1 but was spared after they "fell in love" with Joe Keery’s performance.
- The Duffers told Entertainment Weekly they only kill major characters when the repercussions are meaningful, signaling restraint heading into the finale.
- Fans grew anxious after Steve’s limited presence in season 5 promotional footage, with some interpreting a brief shot of Nancy as grieving him.
- Steve has repeatedly dodged death through the series and evolved into a beloved "father figure," intensifying debate over his possible fate.
- Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2 arrives on December 25 in the US (December 26 in the UK), with the feature-length finale set for December 31 in the US and January 1 in the UK.