Summary
Eddie Munson’s potentialStranger Thingsseason 5 return gets the most promising response yet from star Joseph Quinn. After first releasing in 2016, Netflix’s hit horror fantasy series returned for season 4 in 2022, following Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and the rest of the Hawkins gang as they face off against Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). Quinn’s Eddie quickly became a fan favorite addition to the show, but the season 4 finale features the character’s heroic death. Hopes remain, however, that Eddie could somehow return inStranger Thingsseason 5, which is confirmed to be the show’s last.
In a recent interview withETat the premiere ofA Quiet Place: Day One, Quinn is asked about Eddie’s possible return inStranger Thingsseason 5, and his response is intriguing. “I have a feeling that we might see Eddie once again,” the interviewer says, to which Quinn expresses agreement. The actor is quick to soften his answer, however, and keep the mystery alive. Check out Quinn’s comment below:
“I might have that feeling too. Or maybe I don’t. I don’t know! Who knows?”
Should Eddie Return In Stranger Things Season 5?
Why The Character’s Resurrection Could Be A Problem
After spending much of his tenure on the show on the run after being falsely implicated in Chrissy’s (Gace Van Dien) death, theStranger Thingsseason 4 finalesees Eddie come into his own as a hero. He plays his guitar in epic fashion to distract Vecna, but is attacked in the process, ultimately passing away from his wounds in one of the show’s most emotional moments. While it would certainly be exciting to see the character come back in season 5, there’s an argument to be made that he shouldn’t be resurrected.
Stranger Thingsseason 5 is currently in production and is expected to release at some point in 2025.
No core members of theStranger Thingscasthave been killed off yet on the show, but beloved supporting characters like Barb (Shannon Purser), Bob (Sean Astin), and Alexei (Alec Utgoff) have.These deaths have been emotional for audiences, and they often help to further the main characters' emotional arcs and establish the show’s stakes– characters' lives really are in danger. If Eddie is resurrected, the satisfaction of his return could hurt the show more than it helps, diminishing the stakes and suggesting that death isn’t permanent in the world of the show.
Stranger Things Season 5 Set Photos Prove It’s Taking The Right Approach To Eddie’s Death
Stranger Things season 5 set photos have already surfaced, and they prove the final episodes are taking the right approach to Eddie Munson’s death.
Plus,Stranger Thingshas already done one death fake out with David Harbour’s Hopper in the season 3 finale, and pulling the same move with Eddie could ultimately feel like a somewhat cheap misdirect. That being said,Eddie could certainly return in season 5 without being actually resurrected, perhaps through a flashback sequence. It remains to be seen how or if Eddie will feature inStranger Thingsseason 5, but Quinn’s latest comment certainly suggests audiences haven’t seen the last of the character.
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Stranger Things is a Netflix series set in the 1980s, where the mysterious disappearance of a young boy leads a small town to uncover secret experiments and supernatural forces. A significant focus is on a peculiar girl who may hold the key to the unfolding mystery.
