So, there I was, scrolling through Twitter the other day, when I stumbled upon this absolute gem of a tweet. Some genius had photoshopped Steve Harrington from Stranger Things into a scene from The Notebook, with the caption, "Me trying to figure out how old Steve is in Season 4." I mean, same, right? I've been binge-watching the show since it first aired, and I'm still not entirely sure if Steve is older than me, younger, or if we're just the same age and I've been living my life wrong this whole time.
Let's Dive In
Alright, let's tackle this mystery once and for all. Grab your Eggo waffles and let's dive into the Upside Down of Steve Harrington's age. Spoiler alert: it's not as simple as counting the number of times he's had a haircut.
First Things First: When Does Stranger Things Take Place?
Before we can even begin to guess Steve's age, we need to know when the show is set. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But Stranger Things is set in the '80s, duh!" Well, yes, but which part of the '80s? The show starts in 1983, but by the end of Season 4, we're in 1986. So, our timeline spans three whole years. That's like, what, a decade in Stranger Things time?
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Now, About Steve...
Steve Harrington, played by the ever-dreamy Joe Keery, is introduced to us in Season 1 as a high school student. But here's where things get tricky. We don't actually know how old he is when we first meet him. He could be 15, 16, or even 17. The show doesn't give us a specific age, and the actors' real ages don't match their characters' ages, so we're left in the dark.
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But let's make some assumptions, shall we? If we assume Steve is around 16 when we first meet him, then by the end of Season 4, he would be around 19 or 20. However, if he's older, like 17 in Season 1, then he'd be around 20 or 21 in Season 4. See the problem here? We're basically playing a real-life game of Guess Who, and Steve's not helping by keeping his age a secret.
So, How Old Is Steve in Season 4?
Alright, let's break it down. If we go with the younger end of the spectrum, Steve could be around 19 or 20 in Season 4. But if we think he's older, then he's probably around 20 or 21. But remember, these are just guesses. The Duffer Brothers could drop a Season 5 bombshell and tell us Steve's actually a 30-something stuck in a teenager's body. Wouldn't that be a twist?
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But hey, age is just a number, right? As long as Steve keeps slaying demobats and looking fabulous while doing it, who cares how old he is? I mean, have you seen his hair? That thing has a life of its own. It's practically a character in itself. But that's a whole other article.
So, there you have it, folks. We've done our best to figure out Steve's age in Season 4. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some serious Notebook-Steve fan fiction to write. Until next time, keep those waffles warm, and remember: friends don't lie. About their ages, that is.