The fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which is finally due to land on Netflix this year, will no doubt have all manner of surprises in store. But the return of a particular fan-favorite character won’t be one of them. While the core characters, including Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will, Jim Hopper, and Joyce Byers, have avoided the reaper so far, Stranger Things has not been afraid of killing off beloved supporting characters. And it sounds like, in the Stranger Things universe, death is final. At least, for some.
'Stranger Things' Fan-Favorite Is Not Returning for Season 5, Creator Confirms

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