From the first episode,Netflix’sStranger Thingsexcelled at introducing fans to well-written characters, from Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) to Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin), Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), and Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo).Dustin, in particular, is a kind and intriguing character who starts off awkward but comes into his own by the fourth season. Watching Dustin bond with characters outside his main friend group is a huge part of his development and also a joy to watch.
While hopefullyStranger Thingsseason 5 focuses on important adult characters likeJoyce Byers (Winona Ryder) and Jim Hopper (David Harbour),Dustin needs a weighty and powerful storylineas the hit series concludes.
What Could Happen To Dustin Henderson In Stranger Things Season 5?
Dustin Henderson has always been a character who is loyal to his friends, but inStranger Thingsseason 5,there should be a balance between Dustin bonding with others and being on his own. He and Steve Harrington (Joe Kerry) should get at least one scene together where they can share how much they have meant to each other, which would give the show closure. Dustin should also spend time with two other characters: his main love interest and a teacher who has had an impact on him. While theevents in Hawkins could move into the rest of the world, the show will still need to pay a lot of attention to the main characters living in Hawkins.
Dustin and Suzie Bingham (Gabriella Pizzolo) should also get a proper resolution to their love story. The couple should go to college together, which would allow them to finally live in the same place and spend more time together.Stranger Thingsseason 5 could also end with Dustin and Suzie about to embark on a fun and adventurous trip, such as backpacking through Europe. This would allow them to get to know each other better and do something grown up.
Dustin has a strong desire to help his friends and figure out the mystery of Hawkins and the Upside Down, and this could be further explored in the final season. This is one way to verify thatthe ending is a smart one. One of his best scenes is when he tells Mr. Clarke:
“You always say we should never stop being curious, to always open any curiosity door we find. Why are you keeping this curiosity door locked?”
InStranger Thingsseason 5,Dustin and Mr. Clarke (Randy Havens) should team upand form a quirky character duo. Mr. Clarke’s expertise and Dustin’s courage would work perfectly together and they would definitely figure out some big details about the Upside Down. This would be a great way to wrap up Dustin’s arc.
What Happened To Dustin Henderson In Stranger Things Seasons 1-4?
Dustin Henderson has a wild ride inStranger Thingsseason 1 through 4and his character arc includes friendship stories, moments of bravery, and an adorable love story. Dustin is a great, loyal friend to the others, but the fact that he sometimes feels like he doesn’t belong makes him charming and relatable.
Stranger Thingshas great character duosin every season, and much of Dustin’s time on the hit Netflix series is about his relationships with other characters. Dustin bonds with Steve Harrington, which is charming to see, and in season 4, he sees something special in Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) that not everyone else can. Dustin is there for Eddie before his tragic death, which means a lot to the rebellious and cool outcast.
One of Dustin’s best story arcs ishis relationship with Suzie Bingham, who he meets at Camp Know Where. Dustin’s friends think he has made her up. This makes her big reveal even more memorable and entertaining. In season 4, Argyle (Eduardo Franco), Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton), Will Byers, and Mike Wheeler visit Suzie’s house and meet her chaotic and adventurous siblings. Suzie gives the others important advice about computers and technology, and likefan-favorite character Erica Sinclair (Priah Ferguson), Suzie is intelligent, wise, and engaging.
In an interview onIn The Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast, Matarazzo talked about the “pressure” of ensuring thatStranger Thingsseason 5 lives up to fans' high expectations. He mentioned that everything that has happened over the past four seasons will inform the final episodes. He said:
“It’s just a different feeling. And even though there’s a lot more built-up pressure and anxiety here, there’s also four seasons of experience with these characters that can also assist us. We have a lot of baggage and a lot of history and a big toolbox that we can grab from, from four seasons past that we consistently grab from and look back and see what can help us here, now.”
