Bullying and Isolation: She is relentlessly targeted by a popular clique led by Angela (Elodie Grace Orkin).

Joyce Byers receives a mysterious package containing a Russian doll, which holds a coded message revealing that Jim Hopper is alive, setting a new quest in motion. Introduction of New Elements Unlike previous beast-like antagonists,

Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn): The metalhead leader of the Hellfire Club who becomes the primary suspect in Chrissy's death.