Oct 27, 2017 and 149 more thoughts i had while watching stranger things season 2. Stranger things introduced a new character for fans to hate in season 2. Stranger things 2 introduced us to a new character, billy, but the actor is shooting down theories that the bully is racist or secretly gay. Billy hargrove, the breakout, wispymustached character from stranger things 2, is a lot of things. The disappearance of a young boy sparks a chain of events leading the residents of the small town of hawkins to uncover a government conspiracy and a supernatural mystery which will not only shatter all semblance of.
Is billy from stranger things 2 a racist dck, or just a dck. William billy hargrove is a major antagonist in the netflix scifi series stranger things. The writers did a wonderful job focusing on the aftermath of something so traumatic for. After a fanfavorite gueststarring spot in season two, lucas little sister erica priah ferguson got an expanded role in season three, making two. The new bully of stranger things defends his character against racist claims he hints at a more sinister side to billys life. Lucas had every right to want to be venkman, and so does every kid of color out there being shoved into. Im shocked that they didnt have him call out the fact that theres something between joyce and hopper. The longawaited return of stranger things introduced fans to a bunch of new characters to the franchise, including new party member max sadie sink and her awful older brother billy dacre. Stranger things 2 actor doesnt think his character is racist or gay. In season 2, were introduced to billy dacre montgomery, aka the bullying and possibly racist older brother of max sadie sink. Billy never really says anything that was outright racist as he never even utters a racial slur. Lucas had every right to want to be venkman, and so. New stranger things monster may have an unbelievabilly.
Stranger things season 2 unanswered questions marie claire. If the post is not of stranger things or includes an element still, drawing, sidebyside from the show it will be removed. As a supplement to our recaps of stranger things 2, we asked matt and ross duffer recent subjects of a new york magazine profile and the creators of the netflix scifi drama to get nitty. Hes a bully, hes a terrible brother to max, hes a fan of all denim everything, hes a. Like you, i actually thought bob was a spy initially too. He is the father of billy hargrove, the exhusband of billys mother, the stepfather of max mayfield, and the husband of susan hargrove. How stranger things 2 cloaks racial tension in the heartland.
And while stranger things 2 has been praised for pushing the horror and mystery of hawkins, indiana, in new and interesting ways, billy has been derided among fans of the series. Bad boy billy, the irredeemably racist bully from season 2, is a. Billy is the only character in stranger things who so far has not been killed in the season they were introduced in. Screen rant got a chance to talk with dacre montgomery at san diego comiccon 2017, where we discussed his character in stranger things, his opinions on the green ranger, and what drew him to play billy in stranger things. But he seems a bit too hostile to lucas, with very absolutely no provocation. But one of the most eyeopening and uncomfortable moments comes in chapter 4, will the wise, when billy sees his stepsister max sadie sink get upset after talking with lucas sinclair caleb mclaughlin. He was peculiarly fixated on lucas, warning max multiple times to stay away from lucas specifically, when the color of his skin is the only factor that. In season 2, bigotry comes to hawkins, but the duffer brothers allow viewers to choose whether they want to see it. The season misses the opportunity to let billy fight his possession as clearly as will noah schnapp did in season 2, but montgomery who does great work with this story finds small ways. The disappearance of a young boy sparks a chain of events leading the residents of the small town of hawkins to uncover a government conspiracy and a supernatural mystery which will not only shatter all semblance of normality, but also threaten their very existence. There are certain type of people in this world that you stay away from, and that kid, max, that kid is one of them, billy says to max of lucas. He is the stepbrother of max mayfield and archenemy of steve harrington.
He was peculiarly fixated on lucas, warning max multiple times to stay away from lucas specifically, when the color of his skin is the only factor that greatly differentiates him from his friends. Was billy hargrove, maxines older step brother on stranger. Stranger things was incredibly ambiguous on whatever billys hostilities to lucas had a racial motivation or not. Dacre montgomery joined the cast as billy, the jean jacket loving. These clues that billy is still alive on stranger things. Just finished binging stranger things, and i loved season 2. The strange racial politics of stranger things america.
Did stranger things actually redeem billy in season 3. Nov 02, 2017 stranger things 2, the second season of 2016s surprise hit netflix series, is upon us. However, neil was extremely abusive to his wife and his son. Stranger things star dacre montgomery says his character. Oct 30, 2017 to use a technical term, billy is an asshole. Oct 31, 2017 stranger things 2 introduced us to a new character, billy, but the actor is shooting down theories that the bully is racist or secretly gay. This brand new bae was problematic from the start, and his. Stranger things 2 netflix cast who stars in season 2. I think its literally hes threatened by all these characters in his life.
Stranger things 2, as the netflix hits second season is called, expands on the town of hawkins, as well as the horrifying ultimate dimension known as. Whats up with how stranger things treats its black characters. Being unable to connect with mike is frustrating, she finds a new lead. With all the main cast from season one returning for another instalment, plus a few new faces, heres a handy reminder of all the main characters in stranger things 2. Neil hargrove lived in california, married a woman, and had a son named billy. Though its only been out in the world since october 27, plenty of fans have already binged all nine. If the post is not of stranger things or includes an element still, drawing, sidebyside from the show it. Nov 03, 2017 stranger things 2 fans are really into billy hargrove and steve harrington.
Dont discuss other shows that arent stranger things. In season two, billys father tells him to stop looking at himself in the mirror like a faggot. A sign erected by white tenants seeking to prevent blacks from moving. Just because an actor from the show is the subject of the post, does not make it related to the show. Throughout season 2, the new character, played by dacre montgomery, uses brash. Meet the new stranger things bully, mullethaired billy. As per usual, the ending of the third season of stranger things left fans with a lot of questions, particularly when it came to the fate of both hopper and billy. Billy was inspired by billy hicks, rob lowes character in the 1985 romance drama st. If you were conflicted about your feelings for billy dacre montgomery during season 2 of stranger things, thats understandable. Stranger things subtly reminds us of the ignorant, but widely accepted, heteronormative prejudices of 1984.
Stranger things season 2 gets hectic, says dacre montgomery. Netflix frantic seems to be joyce byers resting state. Nov 01, 2017 and while stranger things 2 has been praised for pushing the horror and mystery of hawkins, indiana, in new and interesting ways, billy has been derided among fans of the series. Nov 12, 2017 by its halfway point, stranger things 2 has shown the struggles elevens faced while disconnected from her misfit family. The second season of the american science fiction horror web television series stranger things, titled stranger things 2, was released worldwide exclusively via netflix s web streaming service on october 27, 2017. Jul 09, 2019 the season misses the opportunity to let billy fight his possession as clearly as will noah schnapp did in season 2, but montgomery who does great work with this story finds small ways. Lucas, mike, and dustin from season 2 of stranger things. Billy, maxs emotionally abusive stepbrother, is terrible to pretty much everyone.
The series was created by the duffer brothers, who are also executive producers along with shawn levy, dan cohen and iain paterson. Stranger things 2, the second season of 2016s surprise hit netflix series, is upon us. The strange racial politics of stranger things front. Being unable to connect with mike is frustrating, she finds a. Dacre montgomery billy stranger things not racist gay. After watching stranger things 2, these are the biggest questions we had. Your take on stranger things is the nastalga of the 80s rather than the fantastic story telling of season 1 and how they departed from their own vision for season 2. Stranger things 2 fans are really into billy hargrove and steve harrington. Nov 03, 2017 stranger things introduced a new character for fans to hate in season 2. By its halfway point, stranger things 2 has shown the struggles elevens faced while disconnected from her misfit family. Twd has been my number one, but stranger things just bumped them. Stranger things 2 actor doesnt think his character is. As many have pointed out, will was the star this season and rightfully so. Wow, the lengths this site will go to in defending a white male character just.
Throughout season 2, the new character, played by dacre montgomery, uses brash language and displays aggressive behavior but one of the most eyeopening and uncomfortable moments comes in chapter 4, will the wise, when billy sees his stepsister max sadie sink get upset after talking with lucas sinclair caleb mclaughli. Oct 31, 2017 the new bully of stranger things defends his character against racist claims he hints at a more sinister side to billys life. Stranger things character isnt racist, he just sucks netflix if you spent a good chunk of stranger things 2 waiting for billy to drop a racial slur in lucas direction, you. Heres everything you need to know about billy hargrove, trash king.
Stranger things netflixjackson davis how stranger things 2 cloaks racial tension in the heartland in season 2, bigotry comes to hawkins, but the duffer brothers allow viewers to choose. Throughout season 2, the new character, played by dacre montgomery, uses brash language and displays aggressive behavior. And 149 more thoughts i had while watching stranger things season 2. The evil of the upside down isnt just some lovecraftian monstrosities. He serves as the secondary antagonist of the second season, and upon being possessed by the mind flayer in the third season, he becomes the central antagonist of said season. Neil hargrove is a recurring character in the second season of stranger things. Dacre montgomery plays antagonist billy on season 2 of the hit netflix show. Dacre montgomery billy stranger things not racist gay refinery29. Oct 31, 2017 billy hargrove, the breakout, wispymustached character from stranger things 2, is a lot of things. Stranger things star addresses his characters possible racism.
Stranger things 2, as the netflix hits second season is called, expands on the town of hawkins, as well as the horrifying ultimate dimension known as the upside. Oct 28, 2017 your take on stranger things is the nastalga of the 80s rather than the fantastic story telling of season 1 and how they departed from their own vision for season 2. How stranger things season 2 subverted the token black kid. Nov 10, 2017 the strange racial politics of stranger things front. I dont think it has anything to do with race, says actor dacre montgomery. Billy doesnt have a ton of redeeming qualities see. Stranger things star addresses characters possible racism. Stranger things 2s billy like jack torrance screen rant. Jul 09, 2019 billy hargrove being an abuser and racist for 3 minutes and 54 seconds stranger things season 2. He will now be portraying billy in season 2 of netflixs stranger things. People are shipping billy and steve on stranger things.