Stranger Things Season 2: Ranking Every Character From Worst To Best

11. Nancy Wheeler

Stranger Things Nancy
Netflix

Nancy's arc dovetails with that of Jonathan's, in that the pair are off together for much of the season, going over a lot of similar ground to Season 1 and trying to find justice for Barb.

Even with that being a bit of a retread though, there's a real agency to the character in this season as she goes on her quest, becoming both a more certifiable badass and more than just part of a romantic subplot.

Advertisement
Contributor
Contributor

NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.