Why Will's ‘Stranger Things' coming out speech strikes an emotional chord

This story contains spoilers from Season 5, Volume 2 of "Stranger Things, now streaming on Netflix. The biggest show of the streaming era is turning out to be, in large part, about one young man's coming out process.

“Stranger Things” creators reveal they almost picked this holiday classic kids book instead of “A Wrinkle in Time” (exclusive)

Matt and Ross Duffer tell PEOPLE what book they used in early scripts instead of 'A Wrinkle in Time' — and why they opted to make a change

When is last episode of 'Stranger Things' Season 5? See countdown clock

Finale episode of "Stranger Things" Season 5 with Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder and David Harbour, Joe Keery is days away from its Netflix release.

‘I Was Just in Tears’: Noah Schnapp Tells All on Will’s [SPOILER] in ‘Stranger Things 5’ Episode 7 and Why It’s ‘Perfect’

Ever since “Stranger Things” first debuted on Netflix in 2016, it was evident that Noah Schnapp‘s Will Byers was different from his friends. His own father derisively called him queer, as his mother Joyce (Winona Ryder) recounts early in Season 1.

‘Stranger Things 5’ Vol. 2 Explained: What To Remember From Previous Seasons And ‘The First Shadow’ Play For These Three Episodes

Find all the connections from previous seasons and 'The First Shadow' play that may help you connect the dots as you watch 'Stranger Things 5' Vol. 2

When Does Vol. 2 of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Drop on Netflix?

Vol. 2 of Season 5 will be available on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 25. Fans can expect to see three new episodes with the series' final episode set to air on Dec. 31. Episodes 5 to 7 will arrive Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET.

Jamie Campbell Bower Says Mr. WhatsIt in ‘Stranger Things 5′ Is Inspired by Jim Jones: ‘There Had to Be That Level of Cult Leader-Esqueness About Him’

Jamie Campbell Bower is used to playing the big bad — whether his name is Vecna, One or Henry. But in Volume 2 of “Stranger Things,” he takes the character a step further into possibly his creepiest yet, a cult-leader-like performance as Mr. WhatsIt.

David Harbour’s 'Fear' of Losing Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven Is Driving Force Going into Stranger Things Finale (Exclusive)

Tensions are high between David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown in 'Stranger Things' season 5, volume 2, and creators Matt and Ross Duffer tell PEOPLE how Hopper's fear of losing Eleven drives him in t

‘Stranger Things’ Fans Share Concern Over Satisfying Ending After Volume 2: ‘That Finale Better Stick the Landing’

While Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 has its fans, the episodes drew harsher response than the show is used to seeing

Stranger Things Seemingly Set Up Two Heartbreaking Deaths In Final Episode, But I Think 4 Other Characters Are More Likely To Die

That's right. Stranger Things Season 5 previously threw a stick in the spokes of Hopper and Eleven's relationship when he went on his secret mission into the Upside Down without telling her there was a chance he might not return. Which of course made him multitudes more protective of her whenever they found Kali.

Why the New ‘Stranger Things’ Christmas Episodes Are So Disappointing

Stranger Things strives to keep everyone involved in its multipronged tale, such as Eleven, whose speech is still childishly stilted (despite Eight being verbally mature) and who’s mainly asked to periodically stick her hand out to use her supernatural talents.
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