Stranger Things New Romance Just Highlights Hawkins' Biggest Issue

SlashFilm • December 26, 2025 • technology

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Maya Hawke's character Robin Buckley, a fan-favorite from season 3, is now a DJ at Hawkins' WSQK radio and is in a happy relationship with Vickie Dunne in "Stranger Things" season 5.
Despite the town being torn apart by rifts to the Upside Down and under military control, many supporting characters, including Vickie, initially ignore or deny the supernatural threats, continuing life as usual.
The show has been criticized for downplaying the impact of the catastrophic events at the end of season 4, as Hawkins residents largely act oblivious to the visible damage and military presence.
Vickie's disbelief in Robin's warnings about the supernatural reflects a recurring