The Duffer Brothers Say There Will Be Death In "Stranger Things" Volume 2, So I Ranked The Characters Based On How Sad I'd Be If They *Did* Die

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With the final episodes of Stranger Things Season 4 premiering, fans are mentally preparing themselves for the rumored deaths of some beloved characters. The show's creators, the Duffer Brothers, have already promised several deaths, so theories and predictions are running wild. I’ve created a list of characters I think may die, why I think that, and how emotionally damaged I'll be after their deaths. Get your tissues, folks.

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13.Hopper

Hopper stands in the doorway

12.Murray

Murray wears a hat, gloves, scarf, and warm coat as he stands in front of a broken-down plane near the snowy forest

11.Mike

Mike furrows his brows and opens his mouth, incredulous

10.Jonathan

Jonathan sits on the couch, staring straight ahead

9.Will

Will holds a BB gun and aims

8.Lucas

Lucas stands in the middle of the school hallway

7.Nancy

Nancy holds onto a car door and looks on

6.Robin

Robin smiles a tight-lipped smile in her Scoops Ahoy uniform

5.Max

Max looks on as she holds onto a car door

Max has been through a lot since Billy died, and she just needs a break. But Vecna still has a hold on her, and if someone has to die, I feel like she’s on the chopping block. If Vecna does get her, I won’t be able to get out of bed, so please, please do not kill Mad Max.

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4.Eddie

Eddie stands in the woods, smiling slightly

I know I’ve only had Eddie for a month, but PLEASE DON’T TAKE HIM FROM ME. I know it would make a good character arc for the guy who “runs away” to save the day, but I am not ready for that pain. No.

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3.Eleven

Eleven stands in front of the class holding a diorama

I have to say, as much as this death would hurt, it makes the most sense. El has spent the past few seasons protecting her friends and SAVING THE WORLD. If she has to do it one last time, I have a feeling she won’t survive. I will weep for her, but I will also be proud of my badass superhero.

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2.Steve

Steve walks in the woods, a baseball bat with nails in hanging out of his backpack

Everyone is saying Steve is gonna die. Netflix is laughing in our faces because we’re so afraid for Steve “The Hair” Harrington. I am sufficiently terrified Steve might die because if he does, I will be screaming, crying, throwing up. No, thanks.

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1.Dustin

Dustin sits on a couch and smiles

No, no, just no. You’ll be hearing from my lawyer.

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Okay, see you all in a few months, aka once I've emotionally recovered. Best of luck, Stranger Things fans!

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