Stranger Things season 3 is finally available on Netflix and so far fans seem to be loving the series as it continues to tell the story of Hawkins, Indiana. But today, thethird installment of the show is beginning to trend on Twitter for finally taking the step to show diversity.
Warning: This article contains spoilers to Stranger Things Season 3.
By the end of Stranger Things season 3, it is revealed to the audience that actress Maya Hawke, the breakout star who plays as Robin is an LGBTQ+ character. But the reveal surprises viewers as this character’s sexuality comes with a twist that fans wouldn’t have expected.
By now, its a no-brainer for anyone watching this season that relationships are a key part and we get to witness that from the start with the older characters such as Hopper and Joyce. In Season 3, a potential new love story is hinted between Steve Harrington and his fellow employee at Scoops Ahoy, Robin. But that wasn’t the romance that fans were in for but rather sets up another new relationship for season 4.
Though viewers are led to believe that the two characters have slowly developed chemistry and could possibly end up together–we soon learn that Robin and Steve will grow closer but not as lovers but rather as friends.
Robin tells Steve that she used to be obsessed with him in High School and couldn’t keep her eyes off him in their first-period class. While Steve prepares to make a move on her, we soon learn that Robin was obsessed with Steve due to her jealousy towards him since she had a crush on a girl who was into Steve. At this moment, Robin reveals to Steve that she is attracted to woman which makes her the first openly queer character on Stranger Things.
As expected, the fandom was surprised by the twist and have shown their appreciation towards Netflix and the show creators for addressing diversity and introducing the first LGBTQ+ character in the show. You can check out their reactions below.
i’m really glad instead of giving steve a girlfriend to fix his problems they gave him a lesbian best friend to support him instead. he needs love and support but mainly friends that care for him and can help him grow as a person. friends his age. robin.
— el the wise (@skzgays) July 4, 2019
stranger things said lgbtq+ representation omg
— lisa (@lisaknowswhat) July 4, 2019
bisexual culture is have a crush on steve AND robin #StrangerThings3 pic.twitter.com/pjWHylADqx
— mya (@1980smya) July 4, 2019
CANON LGBTQ+ CHARACTER IN STRANGER THINGS
FREAKING FINALLY pic.twitter.com/9s4RXokX0d
— Bells is crying over ST3 (@mepegaobrien) July 4, 2019
i’m genuinely so happy stranger things gave us this lesbian icon. robin is beautiful, smart, funny, one of the coolest characters and she’s a lesbian. it’s a win for the gays. pic.twitter.com/oEFjs5rvg5
— el the wise (@skzgays) July 4, 2019
Robin from stranger things is a member of the LGBTQ community I love this song 💕💕💕
— helen (@postcardsgrande) July 4, 2019
ROBIN IS GAY! I REPEAT ROBIN IS GAY! ROBIN IS THE TRUE LGBT+ ICON OF TELEVISION #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/M2gW5G13QG
— SassyLemonXD (@Lauren94215647) July 4, 2019
#strangerthingsseason3
Steve: I like you 👅
Robin: pic.twitter.com/4GBOpeFZYW— Deanna | ST3 SPOILERS (@softie_pml) July 4, 2019
did #strangerthings say gay rights? pic.twitter.com/fPCoo1MW8l
— no (@crisskamm) July 4, 2019
Steve: This girl is totally awesome and cool and in band and really smart, smarter than me… did I mention how awesome she is?
Robin: pic.twitter.com/lRnqAy1c8X
— Incorrect Stranger Things (@UntypicalThings) July 4, 2019
robin said gay rights! #strangerthings pic.twitter.com/PiFox5MlhV
— joy (@parklastri) July 4, 2019
Source: Twitter
