The 17 'Stranger Things' characters most likely to die this season, ranked by how devastating it'd be

Kim Renfro,Palmer HaaschJun 28, 2022, 03:24 IST

Steve and Eleven would be two of the most anguish-inducing deaths on "Stranger Things."Netflix

Netflix's "Stranger Things" season four will conclude with a two-episode finale on July 1.
Star Noah Schnapp (who plays Will) has hinted that a major character will die.

Starting with the least likely to make a devastating emotional impact, we have Dr. Brenner.

Max Modine plays Dr. Brenner on "Stranger Things."Netflix

Dr. Owens dying would be more impactful than Brenner, but still not critically upsetting.

Paul Reiser stars as Dr. Sam Owens on "Strange Things."Netflix

Murray is a great character, but also more dispensable than most others.

Brett Gelman plays Murray Bauman on "Stranger Things."Netflix

Argyle is the newcomer with the lowest emotional stakes linked to his survival.

Eduardo Franco stars as Argyle on "Stranger Things."Netflix

Jonathan hasn't had must to do this season, which means he's less likely to cause total emotional havoc.

Jonathan, Will, and Mike flee the Byers' house after it gets attacked in "Stranger Things 4."Netflix

The possibility of Erica's death seems low given how messed up that would be.

Erica (Priah Ferguson) glowing after she helped her D&D team to victory on "Stranger Things" season four.Netflix

Hopper already "died" once on the show, so it wouldn't be as unexpectedly sad if we had to say goodbye again.

David Harbour plays Hopper in "Stranger Things."Netflix

Joyce, on the other hand, is the one adult character on "Stranger Things" who would leave behind the biggest emotional wound.

Joyce Byers, played by Winona Ryder, on Netflix's "Stranger Things 3."Netflix

Robin is only just finding her footing among the main friend group in Hawkins, and her death would be heart wrenching.

Maya Hawke stars as Robin in "Stranger Things."Netflix

Here's where things start getting a little too real. Lucas's death would mean a true end of innocence for the show.

Caleb McLaughlin stars as Lucas Sinclair on "Stranger Things."Netflix

Nancy is a pivotal part of the Hawkins crew, and a mentor to all the younger teens on the show.

Nancy Byers on Netflix's "Stranger Things 3."Netflix

Dustin is the most endearing and relentlessly optimistic kid of all the Hawkins crew, and his death would be a brutal blow to morale.

Dustin Henderson, played by Gaten Matarazzo, on Netflix's "Stranger Things 3."Netflix

Max already came close to dying once this season, and it would be heartbreaking if it happened for real.

Sadie Sink as Max on "Stranger Things."Netflix

Will has been tormented for so long and isolated from his friends. If he dies now, it will be gutting.

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers on "Stranger Things" season four.Netflix

Eddie has become such a fan favorite in the last month that his death would elicit very strong reactions from people at home.

Joseph Quinn stars as Eddie on "Stranger Things."Netflix

Eleven's death would be a shocking conclusion to season four, leaving not just her friends but the whole world at risk.

Millie Bobby Brown stars as Eleven on "Stranger Things."Netflix

Even above Eleven, the possibility of Steve Harrington dying this season is the most devastating for fans.

Joe Keery as Steve on "Stranger Things."Netflix

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