In the weeks between the release of the first volume of Stranger Things Season 5 and the second, I’ve been thinking a lot about the couples on the show. Specifically, my mind has been on the love triangle-like debate going on about Eleven, Mike and Will. With the endgame near on Netflix’s 2025 schedule, I’m assuming the future of these two relationships will be determined, and we’ll get to find out who Mike ends up with. However, the more I think about it, the more I realize I actually don’t want him to end up with either of them.
Now, I know this is a hot take. Trust me, I’ve watched the Byler edits on TikTok, and I’ve seen the astounding support Mileven gets from fans. The debates are always sloshing around my social media too, as one side defends Mike and Eleven’s relationship while the other hopes for Will and Mike to be together. However, I’ve come up with three reasons why neither couple should happen, so let’s discuss.
