The Definitive Ranking Of "Stranger Things 3" Characters From Worst To Best

I think we all know who the best character is...

20. Grigori

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Let's face it, he was pretty much the worst! Though he did add a good twist to the plot, he really was just annoying and unlikable.

19. Bruce Lowe

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He was just awful and very rude. He shut down Nancy countless times and was also super sexist.

18. Suzie

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Okay, hear me out. Her whole attitude just really made me upset. I understand that she had no clue why Dustin needed the Planck's constant, but if she hadn't forced Dustin to sing, then just maybe Hopper would be safe! Just sayin'...

17. Billy Hargrove

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The reason he's not one of the top three worst characters is because he wasn't really "Billy" all season. The "Mind Flayer" was controlling him just like it was with Will. But besides that fact, he really was a jerk in Season 2. I found it fascinating that we got to see his past and understand what he went through and how it made him a certain way. Billy is just a very controversial character!

16. Karen Wheeler

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I think this one is obvious. Even though she had that sweet intimate moment with Nancy about her job, she really isn't a responsible parent! I mean her kids are literally fighting Russians and monsters and she has no idea!! And don't even get me started on her relationship with Billy...

15. Lucas Sinclair

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Now don't get me wrong, Lucas is a creative character, but he was really obnoxious in Season 3 at times! Even though he really did help take down the Mind Flayer, there was just something about his attitude that I didn't like this season.

14. Alexei

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He helped Hopper and Joyce so much and was a HUGE help taking down the Mind Flayer! He did not deserve to die in such a sad way.

13. Murray Bauman

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He was really the backbone of everything! Not only was his character funny, but he helped a lot by translating and helping Joyce and Hopper in the Russian base under Starcourt Mall. He was really one of the best characters!

12. Mike Wheeler

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He was worried about El, which was really sweet, but he was possessive and sometimes rude to Max. Besides that, he really had a great thought process when it came to helping his friends and taking down the Mind Flayer.

11. Nancy Wheeler

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She could be problematic at times, but she was a very strong, protective, and overall badass character! I can't wait to see how she evolves in Season 4!

10. Robin

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She was amazing!! Probably one of my favorite characters. Her friendship with Steve was so funny and her coming out scene made my little lesbian heart so happy!! Many LGBTQ+ fans of Stranger Things were excited that they added an LGBTQ+ character, and I can't wait to see that the Duffer brother do with her in Season 4!

9. Erica Sinclair

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Her character wasn't only comedic, but she was also really smart and strategic. She's another strong female character that is all-around awesome!

8. Dustin Henderson

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His character wasn't just comedic. The friendships that Dustin had were amazing, and the writers of the show really did a phenomenal job creating and evolving his character.

7. Steve Harrington

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He's tied with Joyce for the best mom award! He really cares about keeping the kids safe, especially Dustin. Dustin and Steve have the best friendship and I can't wait to see how it grows in Season 4!

6. Jonathan Byers

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Overall, he's a selfless character. His main goals are to stop the thing that's hurting his family. He wants to protect Nancy, Joyce, and especially Will. He definitely wins the "Best Big Brother" prize!

5. Max Mayfield

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After rewatching the series 7 times (I'm not joking), I've had a new appreciation for Max. At first, I thought she was being irresponsible with Eleven this season, but she was really just showing El how to have fun and not worry about where Mike is all the time. She is definitely one of the strongest characters due to all that she went through with Billy and her family falling apart. She's amazing!

4. Will Byers

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He's so underrated! He just wants to play D&D with his best friends after being tortured in the Upside Down! I feel so much sympathy for him and I feel like he is one of the kindest and caring characters.

3. Joyce Byers

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She is the best mom ever!! She deeply cares about the people she surrounds herself around, especially her family. She loves Will and Jonathan more than life and she's definitely the strongest character in the show.

2. Eleven

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Words can't describe how amazing Eleven's transformation throughout the series has been. She's powerful, independent, and knows what she needs to do to protect her friends. Truly, she is a powerful character and her friend's fiercest protector!

1. Jim Hopper

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If I could describe Hopper in one word, it would be "selfless." Throughout the whole series, he has always put others before him. Before he really knew Eleven, he was leaving food out in the woods for her. He risked his life to find Will and he protects Joyce no matter what. That's just the character he is. He's comedic, selfless, caring, kind, and overall the best dad to Eleven. He's truly amazing!