Stranger Things has successfully made its way to the center of pop culture. Even after almost a decade since the show’s Netflix debut, the hype has still not died down. A key ingredient in the show’s charm has been its intriguing characters. Every season, the Netflix original introduced some new additions to the core group of Hawkins- and with each season, fans have discovered their new favorites as well. However, recently, a Reddit sub has aimed at some characters who they believe do not deserve the hype they received in the show.

No character on Stranger Things is flawless, and some are less likable than others. However, in the latest Reddit thread, fans have singled out characters who are generally loved by the masses- and some of the names would surely raise a few eyebrows. This includes Billy Hargrove, played by Dacre Montgomery, the villain-turned-hero who had the most dramatic arc on the show, coupled with a truly heartbreaking end.

There were also some main characters like Robin (played by Maya Hawke) and Mike (played by Finn Wolfhard). Alongside them were a few minor characters, who did not leave as big a mark on the show, including Argyle and Barb. And these were not just random names that fans tossed up in the thread- they also provided valid reasons as to why they could not stand these characters, despite their popularity.

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This Reddit thread, titled "What’s a character that everyone loves but you hate?" has sparked a heated debate among Stranger Things fans.

While some fans called out the overhyped Stranger Things characters, others jumped in to defend their favorite characters from the criticism. The most hated Stranger Things characters were Robin, Barb, Billy, and Mike. Some said they "can't stand" Mike, while others took aim at Robin, criticizing the creators for trying "to make her a quirky ADHD stereotype". Meanwhile, some fans could not "get why anyone cares about Barb," and others dissed Billy, pointing out that he "was not innocent" either and should not be forgiven for all that he has done.

Many fans also took a jab at the protagonist, Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown. However, one of the most surprising nominations was that of Eddie Munson, played by Joseph Quinn, who stole millions of hearts in just one season. The good part is that most of the characters being hated on will not be present in Season 5, so it is safe to assume that Season 5 of Stranger Things will bring all the fan-favorite characters back on the show.

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