Just as Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven has been central to the storyline of Stranger Things from the get-go, Noah Schnapp’s Will Byers has been equally important to the show's progression. Will was the first member of the Hawkins group to experience the strangeness of the Upside Down in season one. Initially a recurring character, he was promoted to the main cast in season two. However, a recent hint at a potential moral shift for Will has left fans divided, with many opposing this possibility as the show approaches its final season.

A Reddit community for Stranger Things recently raised a hot topic, questioning whether fans of Hawkins would be against the idea of Will Byers becoming an antagonist in the fifth season. Despite Noah Schnapp revealing much about the show from the set, there have been no indications of such a change so far. However, given Will Byers' deep connection to the Upside Down, fans are strongly opposed to the notion of such a dramatic shift in his character that could drastically alter his storyline.

From the very beginning of Stranger Things, Will Byers is portrayed as a timid boy, tormented by the Upside Down and bullied in the real world. Whether it is being labeled as the Zombie Boy or secretly grappling with his lingering connection to the Mind Flayer, Will has often been misunderstood, with his visions dismissed as mere trauma. However, the idea of turning Will from a misunderstood character into something more sinister is not something fans are willing to accept.

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While his lovelorn nature already adds to his struggles, this potential moral shift only deepens fans' concerns.

Noah Schnapp’s Will Byers faces an intriguing journey in Stranger Things’ final season, with the potential for a romantic storyline on the horizon. However, a leap from romance to villainy is not something fans are eager to embrace, as Reddit users have strongly voiced their opposition. One user commented, "Nah. Kid's been through enough," highlighting the misunderstood nature of his character, while another firmly stated, "I’m wholly opposed to an antagonistic Will," referencing his countless struggles.

Some fans revisited events from the second season to question, “Haven’t we already seen him as an antagonist?” Meanwhile, others pointed out that this new development could indicate antagonism while he remains fully aware. Another user commented, “it’s very late in the series to make him an antagonist,” suggesting that repeating a previously used concept would not be very compelling. Although some were open to exploring how the story could unfold with such a shift, most fans remained adamant, expressing sentiments like, “I don’t want Will to be one of the bad guys 😭.”

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