WHEN DID STRANGER THINGS 3 COME OUT TV
Now, with Stranger Things 2 set to dominate TV marathons this weekend and beyond, one question looms large: Will we finally get justice for Barb? She was last seen in the Upside Down, with a gross slug monster crawling out of her corpse, and that appeared to be that.
While everyone raced ahead to rescue Will Byers from the Upside Down, Stranger Things treated Barb’s death with the sort of shrug normally reserved for dropping a coin down a storm drain or losing a half-broken umbrella. Sadly, Barb was also one of the demogorgon’s first victims.
She was so great, in fact, actress Shannon Purser nabbed an Emmy nomination for the part. Barb was quiet but loyal, awkward but fabulous, forgotten by Hawkins, Indiana but remembered by the entire audience. In season one, Barbara Holland was Nancy Wheeler’s best friend, the nerdy high-schooler clad in Sally Jesse Raphael’s glasses and a puffy, ridiculously cerulean parka. But there was one thing that Stranger Things fans loved above all else: Barb. Its potent blend of frights, ’80s nostalgia, and the revival of Winona Ryder’s career made it a hit with fans and critics alike. Stranger Things was an instant sensation when it debuted on Netflix last year. If you haven’t watched yet and want to remain spoiler-free, please keep that in mind. Yes, there are spoilers below about Stranger Things and Stranger Things 2.