‘Stranger Things’: Is Barb Dead?
During season 1 of this Netflix original series, Barb was a close friend of Nancy Wheeler. That is, until this character went missing.Ā
What happened to Barbara during Stranger Things? Will fans ever see this high school student again? Hereās what we know about this character and future episodes of the sci-fi series.
Barbara Holland or āBarbā was Nancyās best friend in Netflixās āStranger Thingsā
When Stranger Things first premiered on Netflix, viewers were introduced to the world of Hawkins Middle School and one group of friends from the AV Club.
However, there were a few other characters from this town who were thrown into the drama of Will Byersā disappearance.Ā That includes Barbara Holland, also known as Barb, who was a high school student with a strong conscience.
Shannon Purser portrayed this character for season 1 of this series, appearing alongside Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler. However, her character didnāt appear for several episodes following her appearance at a house āparty.ā
What happened to Barb on āStranger Thingsā?
She may not have been the first victim of the Demogorgon, but she definitely had it the worst. After Nancy convinced her to go to a boyās house, Barb found herself outside, alone, sitting by the pool.
Because she cut her hand and was bleeding, the Demogorgon snatched her and brought her to the āUpside Down.āĀ Fans saw her again in this twisted world, but not before she was killed.
Yes, Barb died and did not return for season 2 of this series, as Nancy Wheeler discovered. The other character who appeared in the āUpside Down,ā Will, was saved thanks to his friends, mother, and Eleven.
Will Barb return for future episodes of Netflixās āStranger Thingsā?
Several seasons of Stranger Things premiered on this streaming platform. Fortunately, there is a fourth season on the way, as seen during the āFrom Russia With Loveā teaser. However, Barb is not expected to return to Hawkins.
This news sparked the hashtag #JusticeForBarb, where fans took to social media asking for the return of this character and the actor who portrays her. Some viewers even dressed as Barb for Halloween.
āI was really overwhelmed by the response to Barb,ā Purser said during an interview with Wonderland Magazine. āStranger Things was my first acting job and I was honestly just so thrilled to be there.āĀ
āI didnāt think people would care about my character, much less rally behind her, so it was amazing and difficult to process,ā she continued. āEven now, people send me pictures of them as Barb for Halloween and it definitely blows my mind if I think about it for too long.āĀ
Seasons 1-3 of Stranger Things are available on Netflix. More information about the showās upcoming fourth season and its cast will, presumably, be announced in the coming weeks.