Will Byers comes out on 'Stranger Things,' is it awkward or empowering?

Spoiler alert! When Will Byers comes out to his friends and family in the seventh episode of 'Stranger Things' Season 5, it doesn't feel profound.

‘Stranger Things’ Season 5’s Biggest Problem Is Extremely Obvious

Stranger Things season 5 is going quite badly, and there is one big reasons for why that's happening, which could have been avoided.
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Why That Big Will Scene in Stranger Things Season 5 Resonates

The fourth season of Stranger Things confirmed something that fans of the series had long suspected: that Will Byers ( Noah Schnapp ), the awkward Hawkins, Indiana, kid whose disappearance in Season 1 was the catalyst for this nearly decade-long journey into the Upside Down, is gay.
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Did Nancy and Jonathan Break Up During ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Part 2? Breaking Down That Proposal Scene

Nancy and Jonathan had an emotionally-charged moment — with a proposal — in the second part of Stranger Things season 5 but was the scene actually a breakup? During the second installment of the final season,

‘Stranger Things 5’ Star Caleb McLaughlin On That Emotional Scene With [SPOILER], Upside Down Mythology & More From Vol. 2

The scene is one of several tear-jerkers in the second volume of episodes, released on Christmas Day. In addition to a whirlwind of emotional sequences, the back half of the season is finally beginning to provide some answers about the Upside Down and the evils that Hawkins has been facing this whole time.
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Netflix sparks fan backlash and boycott calls over emotional Will Byers scene in ‘Stranger Things’: “Netflix ruined Will Byers”

Fans of Stranger Things are divided over a major scene in Season 5 Volume 2 that focuses on Will Byers coming out. The episode, Chapter Seven: The Bridge, directed by Shawn Levy, premiered on Netflix on December 25 alongside Chapters Five and Six.

“Stranger Things ”Creators Reveal Whether Mike Understood He's Will's Crush in Coming Out Scene (Exclusive)

What exactly does Mike (Finn Wolfhard) know during Will's (Noah Schnapp) coming out scene? Ross Duffer breaks down the powerful moment

Fans Found a Season 5 Mistake on 'Stranger Things'

The problem is obvious to anyone who has ever worn compression gear to the gym. Under Armour was founded in 1996, nearly a decade after Stranger Things is set. Season 5 takes place in 1987, which means there is simply no universe where Holly Wheeler would be rocking a brand that wouldn’t exist for another nine years. Not even in the Upside Down.
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Stranger Things Season 5 coming out scene draws controversy

ALBAWABA - Stranger Things Season 5 finale recently drew debate on social media due to a specific scene of Will Byers (played by Noah Schnapp) coming ou

‘Stranger Things’ Fans Share Concern Over Satisfying Ending After Volume 2: ‘That Finale Better Stick the Landing’

While Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 has its fans, the episodes drew harsher response than the show is used to seeing

‘Stranger Things 5’ Director Shawn Levy on Filming Max’s Escape From Vecna, Will’s Huge Breakthrough and the Wheeler Basement on Show’s Final Day: ‘It’s Changed ...

Stranger Things' director Shawn Levy on directing Max's return, that Jonathan-Nancy scene, Will's big moment and his final day on the set.

Caleb McLaughlin breaks down that moving Max and Lucas scene on "Stranger Things 5": 'He called action and the tears came down'

In an attempt to draw Holly Wheeler (Nell Fisher) out of hiding, Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) sends demodogs to attack her friend Max Mayfield's ( Sadie Sink) unconscious body in the waking world. The villain's plan has one major hitch: Lucas is watching over her.