Stranger Things 5: In a conversation about the decision process for the couples that stay together and those that might break up in the fifth season, the Duffer Brothers, creators of Stranger Things, created a lot of speculation among fans this revelation. At least one pair of lovers is expected to end their love affair.
Among many fan theories, Dustin and Suzie are considered most likely to break up. Although adorable in their goofy way, the pair has seldom appeared together on screen except for a handful of shared scenes in two seasons. Besides, with Dustin grieving over Eddie’s death this season, it might seem such a romance would be given little storyline, letting them break up easily off-screen.
Another couple brought up by fans who might break up is Nancy and Jonathan. They have been together since the early seasons, but their outlooks diverge: Jonathan perceives his imminent move to NYU while Nancy gets absorbed into her studies. Hence, the perspectives of the characters might be rendered more interesting with a breakup allowing them personal fulfillment. Some viewers describe their bond as “trauma-bonded,” which means that a breakup may be narratively justified.
With all the breakup talk, there are certain couples widely believed to be going strong. Lucas and Max have been popularly predicted to remain endgame, while Mike and Eleven (Mileven) are expected to remain as one of the biggest focuses of the story. Some fans have theorized that a Mileven breakup could pair well with a Byler twist, creating quite the dramatic “spectacle” for the next season.
That being said, nothing specific was confirmed by the Duffer Brothers, and their comments have fueled a fan debate about the destinies of the show’s iconic couples. As the audience waits for Stranger Things 5, the question of who stays and who does not is shaping up to be one of the heavily speculated points of the new season.
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