Stranger Things: 5 Best & 5 Worst Characters
8. Ted (Mike And Nancy's Father)
Ted's role in Stranger Things is the bumbling oblivious adult to work in contrast with the clued-in, intuitive kids and he plays that part far too well.
Rarely looking up from the newspaper or TV set, Ted shows frighteningly little regard for his family's well-being, completely unaware of Eleven's presence in his own home, and when the energy department show up telling him his son is in grave danger he barely bats an eyelid.
After being confronted by the blatantly sinister Dr. Brenner, Ted delivers the classic line 'this is our government, their on our side,' as a perfect way to solidify his status as the most oblivious character in the whole show.