Powerless and bullied in California, Eleven relives her repressed lab memories to restore her abilities and defeat the villain Vecna.

Mike visits his girlfriend Eleven in California, gets swept up in an intense adventure, and bravely helps save her from military forces.

Will Byers navigates high school struggles and unrequited feelings for his best friend Mike while battling the supernatural threat of Vecna.

Lucas seeks popularity on the high school basketball team while fiercely protecting his cursed girlfriend Max from Vecna's terrifying supernatural attacks.

Dustin leads the Hellfire Club, solves Vecna’s supernatural mysteries alongside Eddie Munson, and helps guide his friends through the Upside Down.

Traumatized by Billy's death, Max isolates herself and is targeted by Vecna. She escapes using her favorite song.

Jim Hopper survives a fatal explosion to become a tortured prisoner in Russia, battling demogorgons and struggling to reunite with his family.

Joyce travels to Alaska with Murray to rescue imprisoned Hopper, surviving betrayal and a Soviet prison to reunite with him.

Living in California, Jonathan struggles with college pressures and his relationship with Nancy while protecting his family from Vecna.

Nancy becomes a fearless investigator in season four, teaming up with Steve and Robin to uncover and fight Vecna's evil curse.