Bravest Characters In Stranger Things

Netflix’s smash hit sci-fi horror show Stranger Things is approaching its final season, with season five set to be released in 2025. The show centers around the town of Hawkins, which has a connection to the Upside Down, an alternate version of Hawkins containing monsters and evil. Within the show’s cast of characters is a group of kids hoping to defeat the evils of the Upside Down, aiming to save the town of Hawkins from the monsters taking over.

Related

7 Characters Most Likely To Die In Stranger Things Season 5, Ranked

With Stranger Things season five just around the corner, who are the seven characters most likely to die?

Within the party, initially containing Will, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin, later including Max and Eleven, each member has had their chance to grow and shine. It’s also important to take note of the extended cast of characters, including Steve Harrington, Nancy Wheeler, and Jim Hopper, each of whom has put themselves in harm’s way to protect the ones they love from the horrors of the Upside Down. One thing that defines the characters of Stranger Things is their bravery in the face of evil, but which characters in the show are the bravest?

7

Eleven

The Hero With Pyschokinetic Abilities

• First appeared: “The Vanishing of Will Byers” (S1, E1)
• Bravest moment: Shutting the gate to stop the Mind Flayer (S2, E9)

Eleven undoubtedly displays her bravery many times throughout the run of Stranger Things, using her psychokinetic abilities to defeat the Demogorgan, Demodogs, Mind Flayer, and battle against Vecna. After having such a tortured upbringing at the hands of Owens and his Nina Project, Eleven puts everything on the line to protect the people around her.

Eleven has gone toe-to-toe with every big bad in the series and has put her life in danger multiple times to protect her friends, but she is also the only character with the ability to fight back. Due to her powers, she can easily be considered one of the bravest characters in Stranger Things, but the show also features equally brave heroes who have no supernatural abilities to fall back on.

6

Will Byers

Used His Connection To The Upside Down To Help

• First appeared: “The Vanishing of Will Byers” (S1, E1)
• Bravest moment: Stood up to the Mind Flayer helping the party find the entrance to the Upside Down (S2)

Will Byers has arguably been put through the most in Stranger Things, being abducted by the Demogorgan in Season One, before being tortured by the Mind Flayer in season two. Will’s bravery can fly under the radar, but it’s important to remember that he survived a week in the Upside Down.

Related

6 Great Shows For Fans Of Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons has skyrocketed to the peak of popular culture in recent years, thanks in large part to its role in these excellent TV series.

Will displayed his bravery in resisting the Mind Flayer and, despite being taken over, giving the party the information they needed to defeat the creature in Morse ode. For a kid who’s been through so much, to still stand tall against whatever comes from the Upside Down displays his bravery and makes him worthy of a spot among the bravest characters in Stranger Things.

5

Mike Wheeler

The Party’s Leader Displays His Bravery Many Times Over

• First appeared: “The Vanishing of Will Byers” (S1, E1)
• Bravest Moment: Throwing himself off a cliff to protect Dustin from bullies (S1, E6)

Mike Wheeler gets to show his bravery through his leadership of the party in Stranger Things. When Will disappears in season one, Mike refuses to accept that he vanished and leads the search for him, refusing to give up on his friend, regardless of the horrors that may come his way.

Mike continues to show his bravery throughout the series, standing beside Eleven during her fight with a possessed Billy, and constantly putting himself in danger to protect his friends and family. For these reasons, Mike firmly cements himself as one of Stranger Things‘ bravest characters.

4

Nancy Wheeler

Entered The Upside Down To Try And Find Barb

• First appeared: “The Vanishing of Will Byers” (S1, E1)
• Bravest Moment: Fought the Demogorgan with Jonathan and Steve (S1, E8)

Nancy has showcased multiple times throughout the series that she is one of the bravest characters in Stranger Things. Initially shown to be a smart and preppy student with aspirations of becoming a journalist, when Barb goes missing, Nancy puts herself on the line by trying to get her back.

Related

5 Most Rewatchable Netflix Series, Ranked

There are some Netflix shows out there that definitely deserve a second viewing, or perhaps even a third, due to how fun or exciting they can be.

Nancy always answers when danger calls, from her fight with the Demogorgan alongside Steve and Jonathan to visiting the Upside Down to try and destroy Vecna’s body in season four. Nancy also proved herself to be capable with a firearm, earning her a deserved spot among the bravest Stranger Things characters.

3

Steve Harrington

Steve Always Looks To Protect The Party

• First appeared: “The Vanishing of Will Byers” (S1, E1)
• Bravest Moment: Fighting Billy (S2, E9)

Steve Harrington is introduced as the stereotypical jock but has gone on to become a fan favorite character in Stranger Things. His relationship with the kids has grown stronger in each season, and he has shown his bravery in the fights he’s taken on.

In season one, he returns just in time to take on the Demogorgan to help Nancy and Jonathan. In season two, he fights Billy to protect the kids. And in season three, he infiltrates a Russian underground base and finally wins a fight against a Russian guard. Steve has always stood up for his friends, even in the face of a beating, solidifying his bravery.

2

Bob Newby

Joyce’s Boyfriend Met A Tragic End

• First appeared: “Mad Max” (S2, E1)
• Bravest Moment: Held off the Demodogs (S2, E8)

Bob Newby was introduced as Joyce Byers’ boyfriend in season two of Stranger Things. He was shown to be a kindhearted and compassionate man, and he had Joyce’s best interests at heart.

Bob displayed his bravery by coming up with the plan to save the day, volunteering to turn the power on in the breaker room, despite there being danger around every corner. Sadly, he was made to pay the ultimate price in order to allow the others to escape. Bob’s death encapsulates his bravery, as he did everything he could to save the people he loved.

1

Jim Hopper

The Hawkins Police Chief Has Always Stood Up For The Kids

• First appeared: “The Vanishing of Will Byers” (S1, E1)
• Bravest Moment: Did everything he could to close the gate (S3, E8)

Hopper is without doubt a great character and the bravest character in Stranger Things. Beginning the show haunted by his past, he has grown to be a hero who the town of Hawkins can rely on.

His bravery is on full display during the fight at Starcourt Mall, fighting back against the Russians controlling the base, before nearly dying while attempting to close the gate and save Eleven. He was then captured and fought a Demogorgan during his escape from a Russian prison, throwing himself into the line of fire repeatedly to protect others from the monsters of the Upside Down. Being just a normal guy and standing tall against everything that has been thrown at him make Hopper the bravest character in Stranger Things.

Stranger Things

Release Date

2016 – 2024

Showrunner

Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

Directors

Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer

• 
• 

•