Stranger Things Season 5 Needs To Break A 7-Year-Old New Character Trend

In Stranger Things season 5, the show must focus not only on wrapping up the looming threat of the Upside Down, but also breaking a seven-year trend that has defined many of its new characters. Since its introduction in 2016, Stranger Things has been a show that understands how to introduce lovable characters season after season. Beginning with a core cast of ten, the Stranger Things world has grown to include a whole host of supporting roles that span ages, locations, and personalities that have kept the show fresh and kept audiences guessing what will happen to the new characters.