If there is one show that has benefitted from its obsession with the 90s and innumerable references to the decade, it is Stranger Things. Not only is the show set up in the 1980s, but it also uses music, movies, and most importantly, actors from time to time. While one could applaud the Duffer Brothers for their masterful storytelling and the elements they incorporate to make it as real as possible, these frequent takeaways from the 1980s cinematic universe also help Stranger Things blur the line between age demographics. Akin to how The Terminator emerged as the Statue of Liberty for the science fiction genre.

High-tech experiments are not the only thing the Netflix flagship series is taking from The Terminator as it approaches its final season. With only one last blow to nail, the Duffer Brothers have once again dipped their hands in the 1980s bag of surprises. And this time it will bring to the series a paradigm-shifting change.

Stranger Things pick a star from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s The Terminator

The thrilling science fiction series is leaving no stone unturned for its fifth and final season. And to cater to the high expectations of fans, it has made a major addition to its cast. As per Giant Freaking Robot, Stranger Things Season 5 will feature Linda Hamilton. A name that needs no introduction for a 90s movie buff. Or even for the newer generation after she turned the tide with her performance in Terminator: Dark Fate in 2019.

The 66-year-old became a household name as she navigated life while trying to survive a cyborg assassin from 2029. As her name gets added to Stranger Things‘ esteemed cast, it is unclear what side of the moral spectrum she will be standing on.

The Stranger Writers have used their tried and tested technique of bringing in the 1980s icons to the show with The Terminator actress. But does this give away anything about what Linda Hamilton’s future in Stranger Things is going to look like?

Is Linda Hamilton an antagonist in Season 5?

The star-studded list of the icons that the Netflix flagship series has fetched from the 90s includes Winona Ryder, Paul Reiser, Matthew Modine, Cary Elwes, and Sean Astin. And you would think that the series would cast them as a character resembling their iconic roles, but the writers beg to differ.

While the series does have an affinity to casting iconic actors from the 90s, it features them in a new light. Therefore, Linda Hamilton could play an antagonist just as well as she can play a goody two shoes. Only the premiere of the upcoming season will tell if The Terminator actress will be a help to Hawkins or a threat.

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