The show is set to be released in two instalments, with volume one hitting our screens on 27th May, and volume two following five weeks later, on 1st July. But what can we expect from the new season?
Season 3 ended with the group being separated: Joyce, Will, Eleven & Jonathon moved to California; Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max, Steve, Nancy & Robin stayed in Hawkins; and Hopper was isolated in Russia. Will they remain separated for the entire season, or will the gang need to reunite in order to save Hawkins once again? The trailer shows Joyce, played by Winona Ryder, receiving a parcel covered in Russian stamps, so will she travel to Russia to help Hopper?
We can expect to see a lot more of Max, played by Sadie Sink, this season, as the trailer begins with her talking to Billy’s grave. There seem to be hints that we haven’t seen the last of Billy as we later see Max levitating above his tombstone – does she gain some sort of power, or is she in danger? The trailer also reminds us of the loss of Eleven’s powers, as we instead see her trying to navigate the complicated realities of making friends in high school – how will Hawkins survive without Eleven’s protection?
We can also expect a host of new characters, including Victor Creel, played by iconic actor Robert Englund, best known for his role as Freddy Kreuger in the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. With the Duffer Brothers themselves stating that this season was heavily inspired by the Nightmare series, it’s good news for horror fans. From the likes of demobats, to a haunted house, and creepy grandfather clock, the trailer indicates that this season will be more horror-leaning than before.
Season 4 is shaping up to be the most intense and thrilling season yet … but it’s what we deserve after waiting for 3 years!
See you in The Upside Down, Nerds…
