While the expansive cast of actors was all there, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, Sadie Sink, and more, there was also a surprise appearance by a fan-favorite from way back in Season 1, as Shannon Purser, who played Barbara "Barb" Holland, arrived at the premiere.
IT'S FRICKIN' BARB SHANNON PURSER AT THE STRANGER THINGS 5 PREMIERE pic.twitter.com/1rVD35r0CB
— Netflix (@netflix) November 7, 2025Fans online were stunned to see the familiar face, as her character died in Season 1—something fans didn't take very well. Now, Purser's appearance at the premiere of the final season had fans declaring, "? Barb lives! ?," in excitement.
The ecstatic responses went on, with others saying, "this genuinely made me emotional ?," and "IM CRYING." Even years after her character died on screen, one loyal fan proclaimed, "My girl! I will still try to avenge you somehow!"
Throughout the seasons of Stranger Things, the show became known for its tendency to introduce a character like Barb that fans fell in love with, only for them to die by the end of the season. Along with Purser's character, this also happened with Sean Astin's character Bob Newby in Season 2 and Joseph Quinn's character Eddie Munson in Season 4.
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