Eddie Munson, played by Joseph Quinn, was one of the standout characters in Stranger Things Season 4, making a huge impression on fans before his death. And although many viewers would like to return in the upcoming film Stranger Things season 5 – and Quinn himself is cagey about what comes next – show co-creator Matt Duffer confirmed that Eddie is dead as a doornail.
“I love that Joe Quinn plays with people! But no, he's dead,” says Matt Duffer. Empire. “Anyway, Joe is so busy that everyone should know he's not coming back. Since then he has appeared in about five films! When the hell does he have time to come and star in Stranger Things? No, unfortunately, RIP. It's completely underground.”
Eddie Munson was the cool big brother to the kids in the Stranger Things cast, shredding his guitar, playing Dungeons and Dragons and fighting tooth and nail against the forces of the Upside Down, sacrificing his life to save his friends, distracting evil beings with the power of his metal.
Quinn recently found immense fame as the MCU's Johnny Storm/Human Torch in Fantastic Four: First Stepsperfectly embodying Johnny's devil-may-care attitude, while also giving him an important dose of emotional depth.
Stranger Things season five marks the end of the venerable Netflix streaming series, which quickly gained popularity and became its own sci-fi franchise. the show debuted back in 2015with a new season coming out approximately every two years.
Stranger Things season five, volume one, will be released on November 26th, with volumes two and three arriving shortly after on December 25th and 31st. In the meantime, complete your list with our guide to best shows on Netflix.
