Nov 10, 2017 · It’s not just the 1980s that are evoked in “Stranger Things”—it’s the 1770s. Yet the real-life men who led the rebellion against Britain were deeply complicit in the sin of racism.

Apr 13, 2022 · They’re highlighting the issue of racism, but also show ableism by having the bullies make fun of Dustin’s medical condition, he isn’t just there to be the token disabled person, again it’s …

Dec 5, 2025 · Stranger Things season 5 part 1 saw a different Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) than the audience was used to, and this has sparked a lot of complaints – however, all of them are forgetting …

Jun 18, 2022 · “I’m tired of being a loser,” he states, and Mike and Dustin look on at him with mild loathing. Because, of course, it would be unacceptable that a Black person was tired of being bullied, …

Sep 28, 2022 · Despite being a worldwide hit, Stranger Things has faced some criticism for its lack of casting diversity and accusations of sidelining its black characters.

Dec 1, 2025 · And so, it is really not all that surprising that Dustin tells Lucas in Stranger Things 5 that he wants to restart the Hellfire Club and “find the lost sheep.” And why shouldn’t he?

Sep 27, 2022 · But not every Stranger Things’ child actor has felt the full extent of the fandom’s love and dedication, with Caleb recently opening up about his experience with racism while growing up in the …

Sep 27, 2022 · Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin recently opened up about the racism he faced when the hit sci-fi series first hit Netflix.

Aug 17, 2022 · To start off my analysis of the black characters in Stranger Things, I will begin with the main black lead, Lucas Sinclair, played by Caleb McLaughlin. Lucas is a member of the core friend …

Sep 27, 2022 · During the Heroes Comic Con Belgium convention this weekend, McLaughlin revealed that he had experienced racism from fans of the show early on. "It definitely took a toll on me as a …