Stranger Things season 1 concluded back in July 2016 and since then, fans of the critically acclaimed series have been eagerly waiting for the next season to arrive. The previous season was a rather amazing one as it featured a lot of thrilling moments. And this is the very reason why fans are currently craving for more. On August 31, 2016, Netflix confirmed that the series will be renewed for another season. Later on, it was confirmed that Stranger Things season 2 will arrive on October 31, 2017.
There are currently a few months left until the second season of Stranger Things arrive and many fans are currently wondering what the next season is going to feature. The cast and crew of the show have kept fans hyped up for the second season by revealing new stuff about it from time to time. Recently, it was confirmed that one major character is not going to make return in the second season.
Barb Will Not Return In Stranger Things Season 2
During a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, the executive producer of Stranger Things season 2, Shawn Levy talked about what fans can expected to see in the upcoming season. During the interview, he revealed that one character will not come back in the next season. According to him, Barbara “Barb” Holland is dead for sure and she isn’t going to make a comeback in Stranger Things season 2. For those who don’t know, Barb died in the first season of the show when a monster attacked her. Since then, fans have been requesting the creators to somehow resurrect her.
Stranger Things Season 2 To Be Darker And Scarier
Although many fans were disappointed to see Barb’s death, Levy claimed that they are not going to make her come alive again. According to him, they aren’t going to focus on fan services this time. Instead of it, they are going to make the story like how the Duffer brothers want it to be. He further added that Stranger Things season 2 is going to feature some moments which will disappointed fans, but at the same it, it will make them satisfied. The next season of the show will take place on year after the events of the previous season and according to the cast and crew, the next second season is going to be darker and scarier.
Stranger Things Season 2 Release Date
Stranger Things season 2 is currently scheduled to air on October 31, 2017. All the cast from the previous season is going to return for the next season, while some new actors, including Sadie Sink and Dacre Montgomery, are going to join them.
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