In the fifth season of Stranger Things, Connelly takes the role of Derek Turnbow, a character who comes in as a typical bully. The Derek character is impolite and hostile to everyone around him, including adults, and he is with Holly Wheeler in the class.

Netflix sensation "Stranger Things" has always thrived on the strength of its ensemble, a testament to the actors, the characters created by the Duffer Brothers and the too-often unsung hero, casting director Carmen Cuba.

“Stranger Things” fans have watched the young cast grow up, but one child actor was recast for season 5.

Stranger Things is nearing its end, with two more volumes scheduled to release as part of Season 5 on Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Is Eddie Munson coming back from the dead? Is Dr. Brenner really dead? Here's who you will and won't see in "Stranger Things" Season 5.

DEADLINE: This post contains details about Stranger Things, Season 5 Now that the final season of Stranger Things has gotten its first big twist out of the way, the cast of the Netflix show can breathe a little easier.

The hit Netflix original is releasing eight episodes, in three installments, for its fifth and final season. Four episodes will be available for streaming Nov. 26, three more will release Dec. 25, on Christmas, and the finale episode comes out Dec. 31, on New Year’s Eve. Each volume releases at 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. ET.

Here's how the Stranger Things cast reacted to the scene in Season 5 Episode 4, where Noah Schnapp's Will Byers awakens his psychic powers.

Here's the complete episode release schedule of Stranger Things season 5 so that you don't miss the final chapter of Hawkins.