Stranger Things Season 5 Cast Update Reveals One Surviving Character Will Not Return In Final Episodes

Stranger Things' Catherine Curtin, who played Dustin Henderson's (Gaten Matarazzo) mother Claudia Henderson since season 2, will not be returning for season 5 of the hit Netflix series. Curtin also appeared as Mrs. Henderson In seasons 3 and 4. He is among the characters who still survive despite the many threats posed by Vecna ​​(Jamie Campbell Bower) and the Alternative. Stranger Things The story of 5 seasons.

In one episode Monday Morning Critic Podcast (via What's on Netflix), Curtin explained that he was not part of it Stranger Things' final season because he was filming an upcoming movie Saturday Nighttells his story Saturday Night Live1975 premiere. Despite not returning to the Netflix series, she confirmed that she spoke with some of her co-stars for season 5, and they teased that the show's long-awaited finale will be worth the wait. Check out Curtin's comments below:

No, no, I went and did SNL 1975. I'm not part of Stranger Things season five, but I've hung out with a few of those guys, and what I'm told is that it's kind of amazing. they work their legs and that it's brilliant. And I think it will not disappoint.

Ms. Henderson's Season 5 Absence Is a Lost Opportunity

He will be Missed in Season 5

One of the best elements of season 2 was the introduction of Dustin and Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin) to their family, including Lucas' sister Erica (Priah Ferguson). Stranger Things character. Seeing Dustin and Lucas' home lives and the individuals who raised them made them better developed characters. Although Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair were never the focus of the show, their presence reminds them of loved ones and everyday people main characters are fighting to protect.

There is no need to write an off-screen death for Ms. Henderson, who can stay home and escape danger.
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Season 5 maybe has a line or two about Dusty staying out of harm's way.

With multiple storylines and character arcs to complete, Stranger Things Season 5 wouldn't have had much of an opportunity to bring Ms. Henderson back, but it's disappointing that she won't be around when the story comes to an end. She is an important part of Dustin's life and his story may not be complete without a final scene with him. It could have been as short as a scene where Dustin and the party are happy together, presumably after defeating Vecna.

One advantage of Mrs. Henderson's absence is that Dustin will survive last season Stranger Things. If he were to die, his mother would have to know about the death of her only child, because it would be wrong for the only biological family member not to know about his death. There is no need to write an off-screen death for Ms. Henderson, who can stay home and escape danger. Stranger Things Season 5 maybe has a line or two about Dusty staying out of harm's way.

What awaits other parents of strange things?

Many of them will take center stage in the Final Season

And Mrs. Henderson will be missing Stranger Things season 5 and most of the focus will remain on the younger characters, while some of the other parents will still play an important role in the series finale. Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) and Jim Hopper (David Harbour) were at the forefront of the story. from the beginning. It must continue as they search for Will (Noah Schnapp), Jonathan (Charlie Heaton), Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and all their loved ones.

After Hopper is arrested in Russia, Joyce and Hopper return to Hawkins.

Unlike Mrs. Henderson, whose appearances are more sporadic, Karen Wheeler (Cara Buono) has been a more consistent presence in the series since season 1. With his youngest child, Holly Wheeler (Nell Fisher), taking a more central role than ever. He may play a bigger role before season 5. If Holly is Vecna's next target, Karen and her husband Ted (Joe Krest) may have to get more involved in the underworld. and actively work with their other children Mike (Finn Wolfhard) and Nancy (Natalia Dyer) to save Holly.

As for Charles Sinclair (Arnell Powell) and Sue Sinclair (Karen Sisay), they should be worried because Lucas and Erica will inevitably be at risk to save the world from Vecna. Since Mrs. Henderson is not in season 5, they are less likely to appear than the other parents, but if the actors did not have conflicting projects, they could still be part of the final season. as Stranger Things when it comes to the end, it's important to highlight all the important characters throughout the show, including the different parents.

Source: Monday Morning Critic Podcast (via What's On Netflix)