Stranger Things season 5 will raise the stakes for Hawkins’ heroes, but Joe Keery’s latest Steve Harrington update should have fans breathing a sigh of relief. Steve has come a long way since his first appearance in Stranger Things season 1, and he’s been a fan-favorite character since the show’s early days. Starting as Nancy Wheeler’s boyfriend, Steve soon makes his way into the main cast of Stranger Things characters. His relationship with Dustin serves as a point of humor throughout the show, and he becomes something of a mentor and babysitter to the other kids as well.
With the Upside Down bleeding into Hawkins and Vecna on the loose, the stakes are higher than ever heading into Stranger Things season 5. Of all the Stranger Things theories about the final episodes, a main character dying is among the most likely to come true. With Steve being an older member of the gang — and a beloved one at that — he’s a strong contender to sacrifice himself. Fortunately, a recent update about the character’s role in the final season suggests he could get a more positive ending.
Stranger Things Season 5 Has “Good Things” In Store For Steve Harrington
Joe Keery’s Tease Could Have Multiple Meanings
Stranger Things season 5 likely won’t arrive until 2025 at the earliest, and the cast and crew have been understandably tight-lipped about the upcoming batch of episodes. However, Joe Keery recently spoke about Steve’s part in the next outing. He couldn’t reveal much about the character’s journey, but the actor did tell The Movie Dweeb, “I do get to have some good, good things this time around.” This statement is fairly ambiguous, especially without further context. But it bodes well for fans of Steve’s character, as Keery is clearly satisfied with where the show is taking him.
Of course, Keery could be making this comment from an acting perspective. Steve’s season 5 arc may give him the opportunity to go interesting places, taking his performance to an all-new level. This would probably be a good thing for the Stranger Things star, but it wouldn’t rule out a tragic fate for Steve. Still, taken at face value, Keery’s comment could also indicate a happy ending for Steve. This would allow many viewers to breathe a sigh of relief, even if other characters are still in danger ahead of Stranger Things season 5.
Joe Keery’s Steve Tease Could Mean His Character Gets A Happy Ending
Steve Harrington Deserves A Win In Season 5
While “good things” could have several meanings, Keery’s Stranger Things season 5 tease could mean that his character gets a happy ending. The notion that there are good things in store for Steve Harrington in Stranger Things’ final chapter seems to suggest as much. After all, Steve has had a rough go of it during the show’s previous outings. He’s repeatedly faced monsters from the Upside Down, and his most recent encounter — during which he was attacked by Demobats — proved a major scare for his friends and fans. He’s also struggled to find love since his fling with Nancy, and his career prospects aren’t as promising as Nancy’s or Jonathan’s.
Steve is likely to end up on the receiving end of another beating in Stranger Things season 5 — it’s sort of tradition at this point — but he’s also deserving of a win. Keery’s words suggest Steve’s arc could take a much-deserved positive turn in the final episodes. This could mean a more general happy ending, or it could indicate better romantic or job prospects. After all his growth, it’d be nice to see Steve end up somewhere better than he started. It’s a relief to hear the character will see “good things” in season 5, even if it doesn’t completely let him off the hook.
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Stranger Things Season 5 Hasn’t Let Steve Off The Hook Just Yet
Even If He Doesn’t Get A Happy Ending, It Sounds Like It Will Be Satisfying
Although “good things” for Steve Harrington could hint at a happy ending for the character, Stranger Things season 5 hasn’t let him off the hook just yet. Steve has had a near-fatal encounter in almost every season of the Netflix series, and the final outing is likely to be no different. Plus, all the Stranger Things characters are in more danger this time around. While there are stronger contenders for who could die, Steve’s an obvious choice. As a fan-favorite character, his death would have a lasting impact on viewers. He’s also formed a bond with almost every other character, so a sacrifice from him would prove tragic all around.
Keery could be referring to good moments in store for Steve in Stranger Things season 5, and that doesn’t mean they have to be positive. In fact, more emotional beats would give him the chance to show off his acting prowess and Steve’s impressive character growth all at once. This could be what Keery is referring to when he suggests there’s more to look forward to from his character. But even if this is the case, more screen time for Steve comes as a relief for Stranger Things fans hoping for a satisfying ending for the character in season 5. It being a happy one would be an added bonus.
Stranger Things
Inspired by 80s pop-culture and elements of Stephen King’s works, Stranger Things is a supernatural action-drama TV series set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. When a young boy goes missing, his group of friends stumbles upon a young girl with telekinetic powers who recently escaped from a mysterious facility. They soon realize that she may be their only chance at stopping an impending doom that threatens to engulf Hawkins whole.
- Cast
- Finn Wolfhard , joe keery , Jamie Campbell Bower , Brett Gelman , Caleb McLaughlin , Maya Hawke , David Harbour , Matthew Modine , Priah Ferguson , Gaten Matarazzo , Winona Ryder , Charlie Heaton , Sadie Sink , Millie Bobby Brown , Joseph Quinn , Dacre Montgomery , Natalia Dyer , Noah Schnapp
- Seasons
- 4
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
- Writers
- Matt Duffer , Ross Duffer , Paul Dichter , Kate Trefry
- Directors
- Matt Duffer , Ross Duffer
- Showrunner
- Matt Duffer , Ross Duffer
- Franchise
- Stranger Things
