Struggling to believe Stranger Things’ Jim Hopper as the ‘good guy’? You’re not alone

By David Marshall, Emeritus Professor, New Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, Deakin University

The first half of Stranger Things’ (2016–) final season has received almost 60 million views in five days – making it Netflix’s largest ever English language debut. But the reception has been marred by controversies surrounding actor David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper, an ex-police chief in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.

Harbour has been the subject of pop culture news for several weeks now, following the release of ex-partner Lily Allen’s new album.…

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