Are these Stranger Things characters really dead forever? The Duffer brothers make it clear

Huge spoilers for Strange things Season 4 of Volume 2 is yet to arrive, so check out the following details at your own risk.

Strange things Season 4 wrapped up last week and honestly gave fans everything they could want: high stakes, incredible action, thrilling horror, and pure hearts. Of course, in the midst of all of this, there were some major casualties, as some main characters were killed off in the final chapters. Some fans, understandably, may still be wondering if any of them will be resurrected before the show. ends with its fifth season . With that, the Duffer Brothers made it clear whether the two characters are truly dead forever.

The Duffer brothers face the fate of Dr. Martin Brenner

Matthew Modine’s Dr. Martin Brenner, known to Eleven and Henry / 001 / Vecna ​​as “Dad”, was reportedly killed in the penultimate episode of Strange things Season 4, “Episode: Dad”. Shortly after Lieutenant Colonel Sullivan and his military forces invaded Dr. Owens’ compound, Brenner attempted to escape the area with Eleven. However, he was eventually shot by a sniper while attempting to do so. After a last exchange with his “daughter”, the scientist seemed to breathe his last and, as Matt and Ross Duffer explained in the Happy Sad Confused podcast the character is gone forever:

matte duffer: Yup

Ross Duffer: Yes, really this time.

Maryland: He’s definitely dead.

DR: It’s fried.

Until now, Dad hadn’t been seen since the last episode of the first season, during which he would be killed by a Demogorgon. The show, however, later played with the idea that he was still alive, and Season 2’s “Chapter 7: The Lost Sister” seemed to confirm that. As a result, many fans probably weren’t too surprised to see him alive and well here, although it was surprising to see him work alongside Owens for a more benevolent cause.

It makes perfect sense that this is Brenner’s last season, given how long it took him to make it a dive into his past with Eleven . Rather, it was a perfect swan song for him, crowned by his last conversation with El, who refused to forgive him for his past transgressions. Such a tense scene would be undermined if the character were still alive.

Is there hope for the eccentric Eddie Munson?

Perhaps the character whose death resonated the most with viewers was Eddie Munson, played by franchise newcomer Joseph Quinn. Munson was introduced as the leader of Hawkins High School’s Dungeons and Dragons group, The Hellfire Club. And after being framed for the murder of cheerleader Chrissy Cunningham, he was involved in the main group’s battle against Vecna ​​and the forces. of the Upside Down. Eventually, Eddie died a hero after fending off bat-like creatures while the others searched for the aforementioned villain. When asked about Munson’s fate, the Duffer brothers gave clear answers:

matte duffer: Yup.

Ross Duffer: Unfortunately yes.

Eddie’s death is truly one of the most difficult the series has had so far. After the finale aired, Joseph Quinn sat down with Gossipify and talked about the character’s final moments of him. Quinn explained that shooting her final scene was “weird” because he and his co-star Gaten Matarazzo filmed their cover in different locations. However, the final sequence was very well done. It’s sad to know that we won’t see the quirky rocker again, but he certainly won’t be forgotten.

Interestingly, neither Eddie nor Brenner tops the fan’s list of most worried characters. That honor went to Steve Harrington, who fans worried until the last two episodes were released (partly due to stupid comments ). Although the Season 4 finale was long, many were consoled to learn that the athlete-turned-mom of Joe Keery survived.

It’s safe to assume that the Duffer Brothers have plans to kill other major characters first. Strange things end. And those moments will surely be as tense as the killings the show has already given us. As a fan, I eagerly await and dread what the astute producers have planned for the show’s final batch of episodes.

the four seasons of Strange things are available to stream with a netflix subscription .