There’s also a theory that Shannon Purser’s Barb might actually return in Season 2 to get her justice. Fans on Reddit claim that the monster that came from Will’s mouth is actually Barb, who is hellbent on getting her vengeance.
In Season 1, Barb vanishes mysteriously, which leads Nancy and Jonathan to investigate her disappearance.
Eleven found her corpse in Upside Down with a sluggish-like creature in her mouth. Joyce and Hopper also walked past by her corpse while they entered Upside Down through the library.
The fiction-horror series raved in reviews and viewership upon its release, with a reported 8.2 million people streaming the pilot season in its first 16 days.
The show received a Golden Globe nomination for best drama series. Winona Ryder was also nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance as Joyce Byers.
The second season will pick up a year after the events of the first season. All main cast have been confirmed to return with Schnaap and Joey Keery, who plays Steve Harrington, upgraded to series regulars.
Sadie Sink and Dacre Montgomery will also join the cast as brother and sister Max and Billy. The duo will reportedly raise suspicions and worry in the town.
Sean Aston, Paul Reiser, Linnea Berthelsen, and Brett Gelman, who will portray Bob, Owens, Roman, and Murray, respectively, have also been tapped for recurring roles.