Why Eddie’s Stranger Things Moments Still Break The Internet, And Could Season 5 Bring Him Back?
Eddie Munson, who was introduced in Stranger Things 4, as now new season is approaching quickly became one of the most admired characters in the series because of his enchanting combination of oddness and hidden heroic trait. As the leader, master of ceremonies, and the longest-haired character in the Hawkins High Dungeons & Dragons group, the Hellfire Club, Eddie enjoys his outsider role and openly reveals his passion for heavy metal music. His nonconforming nature makes him a source of fear and suspicion in the small, conservative town.
But his fate takes a sinister twist when he is wrongly accused of murder in the wake of a supernatural calamity and is thus thrust into the town’s spreading “Satanic Panic” as a devil’s advocate. He has to run, which leads him first to Dustin Henderson’s and then to the main group’s side in the battle against the evil powers from the Upside Down. Even though he is scared, Eddie answers the call of the moment to be a part of a heroic, albeit tragic, sacrifice that will forever be associated with his name.
Leader of the Hellfire Club
He is the Dungeon Master for the official D&D club at Hawkins High School, which he named the Hellfire Club. Eddie passionately defends the club and its members, seeing D&D as a place for those who don't fit in with the typical high school crowd.
Heavy Metal Enthusiast and Outsider
Eddie is immediately recognizable by his long hair, denim vest, and metalhead aesthetic, often seen playing his guitar. He is perceived as a freak and an outcast by most of the community, which unfortunately makes him a target for suspicion.
Falsely Accused of Murder
After the tragic death of cheerleader Chrissy Cunningham in his trailer, Eddie is wrongly implicated as a satanic killer. This forces him to go on the run, making him the primary focus of the town's ensuing Satanic Panic hysteria led by Jason Carver.
Allies with the Main Group
While in hiding, he is found by Dustin Henderson and the main group, who quickly realize he is innocent and start to protect him. He bravely joins the fight against the Upside Down's creatures, forming a close bond, especially with Dustin.
Heroic Sacrifice in the Upside Down
To buy time for the others during the final battle against Vecna, Eddie creates a diversion in the Upside Down. His final act is a selfless sacrifice defending Dustin and the club against a swarm of Demobats, ensuring his friends' escape.
