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Newcomer Jake Connelly Breaks Out as Derek Turnbow in Stranger Things Season 5

The 13-year-old newcomer draws strong fan praise following a warm welcome from the core cast.

Overview

  • Netflix has released Season 5 Volume 1, with episodes 1–4 now streaming.
  • Connelly, 13, plays new character Derek Turnbow in his breakout television role.
  • Before joining the series, his only IMDb credit was the short film Between the Silence.
  • He told The Wrap he discovered the show around Season 4 and felt supported on set.
  • Social media reaction has been positive, with many viewers calling him a standout.