If Stranger Things has a true main character, it’s Eleven. Her escape sparked Hopper’s journey all the way back in Season 1, and more recently, she delved into her past to reveal the true nature of her upbringing. As Netflix gears up for the show’s fifth and final season, we’re starting to learn about the final threats she’ll have to face, and some new details explain the presence of one of the series’ biggest guest stars.
In a cover story for Time, showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer discuss the many influences for Stranger Things Season 5, from Home Alone’s booby traps to Terminator 2’s action scenes. In fact, Terminator 2 star Linda Hamilton will appear in Stranger Things as Dr. Kay, a character so mysterious that we knew nothing about her beyond her name.
