8List.ph
  • News
    • Showbiz
    • Opinion
    • Sports
    • Profiles
    • Weird
  • Adulting
    • Career
    • Money
    • Health
    • School & Learning
    • Relationships
  • Pop
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Books
    • Games
    • Theater
    • Retro
    • K-World
  • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Beauty
    • Food & Drink
    • Nest
    • Tech
    • Travel
    • Pinoy
  • Videos
    • 8List Asks
    • Pagsubeks
    • Kaya Today!
    • Archives
      • 8list Plays
      • 8List Explores
      • 8List Presents
      • 88 Seconds
      • 8secs
      • Filgood
      • Isabuhay Ang Panata
      • #8MinutesWith
      • YOUth DECIDE
      • Str8 Up with Delamar
      • Toughest Job 2016
  • H8 Mondays
  • Breathe
  • About
  • Sitemap
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
  • Archive
  • Bitesized.ph
  • Windowseat.ph

 

 

 

8List.ph is published by ID8, Inc.

Subscribe
8List.ph
8List.ph
  • News
    • Showbiz
    • Opinion
    • Sports
    • Profiles
    • Weird
  • Adulting
    • Career
    • Money
    • Health
    • School & Learning
    • Relationships
  • Pop
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Books
    • Games
    • Theater
    • Retro
    • K-World
  • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Beauty
    • Food & Drink
    • Nest
    • Tech
    • Travel
    • Pinoy
  • Videos
    • 8List Asks
    • Pagsubeks
    • Kaya Today!
    • Archives
      • 8list Plays
      • 8List Explores
      • 8List Presents
      • 88 Seconds
      • 8secs
      • Filgood
      • Isabuhay Ang Panata
      • #8MinutesWith
      • YOUth DECIDE
      • Str8 Up with Delamar
      • Toughest Job 2016
  • H8 Mondays
  • Breathe
  • Movies & TV

How Dustin Henderson Is the Most Effective ‘Stranger Things’ Character

  • Posted on Jul 1, 2022Sep 12, 2022
  • 3 minute read
  • Meryl Medel
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

How Dustin Henderson Is the Most Effective ‘Stranger Things’ Character

Jul 1, 2022   •   Meryl Medel

While Steve Harrington no doubt had the best character arc among all characters across all seasons of Stranger Things (and he definitely remains one of our — if not *the* — most favorite characters), someone else has continuously caught our attention over the years we’ve watched the gang grow up. From telekinetic Eleven and curious Mike to introverted Will and skeptic Lucas to sarcastic Max and hardworking Nancy, there is no shortage of young heroes on Stranger Things. But we’ve gotta say that plot-wise, Dustin Henderson (played by Gaten Matarazzo) has consistently been the most effective character. Here’s why.

Warning: Some spoilers ahead!

 

He’s sensitive yet level-headed

via GIPHY

In the very first season, Dustin was set up to be the level-headed friend in the group. Mike was too open-minded (he said yes to practically everything El wanted), and Lucas was too skeptical (he wanted to kick out El), and Will was, well, missing. Only Dustin maintained a neutral, level head when dealing with El and the mystery surrounding her.

 

He’s the peacekeeper

via GIPHY

Among the original friend group, Dustin is the one who maintains and negotiates peace in the face of any friction. He’s also emotionally observant, able to quickly pick up on any changes within the dynamics of his friends. Remember in Season 1 when Mike and Lucas fought and stopped talking? Dustin is the one who knocked some sense into the two and encourages them to reconcile.

 

He’s the most scientifically inclined

via GIPHY

This guy is a complete nerd, but all his scientific curiosity always comes in handy whenever the group faces an unexpected obstacle from the Upside Down. Remember in Season 3 how they got to close the gate with the help of his homemade radio (and a little duet with his girlfriend)?

He might even be the most intelligent among the original quartet, if not all the characters.

 

He’s the resident explainer

via GIPHY

Dustin is the one who’s able to explain things to everyone else in better, albeit nerdy gamer, terms. He knows things — as in a lot of things. Most of them come in handy (e.g. parallel universes, the compass and true North), and others not so much. And he’s able to break down his knowledge into simpler terms to help others understand what’s going on in their wacky supernatural-filled town.

RANKED: ‘Stranger Things’ Characters Most Likely to Die in Season 4 Finale
RANKED: ‘Stranger Things’ Characters Most Likely to Die in Season 4 Finale
Kyzia Maramara | Jun 27, 2022

 

He keeps it real

via GIPHY

Dustin is an unapologetic nerd who enthusiastically loves learning and random facts and Dungeons & Dragons. He doesn’t care about fitting in, as long as he has his friends. In later seasons, we see him show a more vulnerable side as a result of being a self-conscious bullied kid, but we also see him grow with the help of his friends. (Special shoutout to Steve!)

 

He gets on with everyone

the reason their dynamic was so good is because dustin was just relentlessly bullying steve the whole season pic.twitter.com/dSrmhHZ2al

— matthew 🪵 | 78 days till decide (@argylesblunt) May 29, 2022


Put him with anyone in the show and you’d get some hilarious and wacky dynamics. His unexpected team-up with Steve in Season 2 was a stroke of genius. And adding Robin and Erika with them in Season 3 made it even more interesting. Now, in Season 4, he’s part of the bigger group and still leading the pack towards a better understanding of the Upside Down — and you know, safety.

There’s a reason the Steve-Dustin pairing is a favorite dynamic among fans.

 

And he just gets sh*t done

via GIPHY

Dustin is the one who used the compass to find the gates. He is the one who figures out what’s happening. He’s the one who explains things for the whole gang and the audience in an easy-to-digest manner. He is the one who comes up with names for the ~unknown~ variables in their quest against the Upside Down. I don’t think the gang can get anywhere without Dustin, really.

How Dustin Henderson Is the Most Effective ‘Stranger Things’ Character
How Dustin Henderson Is the Most Effective ‘Stranger Things’ Character
Meryl Medel | Jul 01, 2022

 

Gaten Matarazzo is just amazing

via GIPHY

Please. Gaten was made for this role. And he continues to kill it (and all the Upside Down creatures) every season.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube for the l8est entertaining, useful, and informative lists!


Total
0
Shares
0
0
0
Related Topics
  • netflix
  • Stranger Things
Avatar photo
Meryl Medel

Meryl finds joy in music, movies, museums, and making her way around the world.

Previous Article
  • Adulting

Mid-Year Check: Let’s See How Far You’ve Already Come This Year

  • Posted on Jul 1, 2022Jul 1, 2022
  • Meryl Medel
View Post
Next Article
  • Adulting

Anxiety Triggered: Why It’s NOT COOL to Message ‘Hi’ Without Context

  • Posted on Jul 1, 2022
  • Kyzia Maramara
View Post
You May Also Like
View Post
  • Movies & TV

The 8 REAL Main Courses In ‘Replacing Chef Chico’

  • Posted on Nov 29, 2023Nov 29, 2023
  • Kel Fabie
View Post
  • Movies & TV

Alessandra de Rossi and Sam Milby Took Culinary Classes to Prepare for ‘Replacing Chef Chico’

  • Posted on Nov 24, 2023Nov 24, 2023
  • Kyzia Maramara
View Post
  • Movies & TV

Was the Adaptation Faithful? The Differences Between the Film and Book of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

  • Posted on Nov 23, 2023
  • Meryl Medel
View Post
  • Movies & TV

‘The Marvels’ Bring Fun Back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

  • Posted on Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023
  • Mikhail Lecaros
View Post
  • Movies & TV

Get the Party Started with Lionsgate Play’s Non-Stop Entertainment This November

  • Posted on Nov 9, 2023
  • 8List Editor
View Post
  • K-World
  • Movies & TV

Only Seven Days Left ‘Til Pulp Studios’ ‘Ma’am Chief’ Thrills Seoul, the PH, and the World

  • Posted on Nov 8, 2023Nov 8, 2023
  • Meryl Medel
View Post
  • Movies & TV

Matthew Perry’s Eight Best Roles You Probably Missed

  • Posted on Oct 31, 2023Oct 31, 2023
  • Matthew Arcilla
View Post
  • Movies & TV

‘Killers of The Flower Moon’ Shines a Spotlight on a Shameful Chapter in America’s History

  • Posted on Oct 30, 2023Oct 31, 2023
  • Mikhail Lecaros

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Get the l8est delivered right to your inbox.

8List.ph
  • About
  • Sitemap
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
  • Archive
  • Bitesized.ph
  • Windowseat.ph
Your daily dose of entertaining, useful and informative lists.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.