Everyone had an Angsty Season
Did anyone else notice that each of the 5 main characters from Stranger Things had their moment of angst and overall depression each season of the show?
STRANGER THINGS - SEASON 1
Not sure if this would count because it was early and more so a proof of concept season, but I would say Lucas has gotten a bit of angst later in the season when he notices Eleven sabotaging the crew's plan to find the gate and inevitably choosing to leave the party (temporarily).
STRANGER THINGS - SEASON 2
This is when I start to really notice it, but my boy Mike was just not having it that season! My poor boy lost his girl and constantly pushes aside Max from the party. But at least he was still a good friend to Will. Still, I don't know how Max would've ever forgiven him for that.
STRANGER THINGS - SEASON 3
This one felt very sidelined, but Will definitely had a rough one this season (well, really all the seasons) just because this was the season we got some confirmation of his gay awakening. He just wanted to chill with his friends, but, like the plot, he was pushed to the side by Mike and Lucas and couldn't take it anymore. Destroying castle byers in the process.
STRANGER THINGS - SEASON 4
I feel like this one should be obvious, but Max had it roooough this season due to the death of Billy. How can you peacefully mourn the loss of your (rather shitty) brother when he was straight up killed by an organ monster, and you're being hunted down by an even grosser monster! It was even sadder seeing Lucas trying to cheer her up to absolute failure (most times).
STRANGER THINGS - SEASON 5
Now for the character that I honestly didn't expect to ever see be in their angsty arc, Dustin. Bro started out as a charming kid who just loved hanging around his friends, only to ultimately lose one of the best characters in the last season. We'll see how long it lasts for this season, but we already know that ever since Eddie's death, Dustin was not gonna be the same for a long time.
This is a rather simple post and probably my longest. I love this show, so I just wanted to share my thoughts on this. Did anyone else notice this, or does anyone have different thoughts on the topic? let me know wweeeeeee