How Old Is Steve Harrington

Alright, gather 'round, folks. I've got a tale to tell, a mystery that's been baffling minds since the dawn of... well, the '80s. You might know him as the lovable, mullet-sporting, Eggo-loving heartthrob from Stranger Things, but today, we're diving into the enigma that is Steve Harrington's age.

First Things First: The Timeline

Now, I know what you're thinking, "But Stranger Things is set in the '80s, and Steve looks like he's in his late teens, early twenties tops!" Well, hold onto your Eggo waffles, because things are about to get temporal.

Let's set the scene. The first season of Stranger Things is set in 1983. Steve, our dear friend with the perfect hair, is introduced as a high school senior. So, in 1983, Steve is 17 or 18 years old. Simple enough, right?

Enter the Upside Down

But then, the Upside Down happened. And not just the one from the show - I'm talking about the chronological wormhole that is Steve Harrington's age. Because, you see, the show's timeline doesn't quite... add up.

By the time we get to season three, which is set in 1985, Steve is still in high school. Now, I'm no expert on American high schools, but even I know that's a bit of a stretch. That's two whole years of high school, folks. Two. Years.

And don't even get me started on the fact that, in season four, which is set in 1986, Steve is still somehow in high school. I mean, at this rate, he's going to be the oldest graduate in the history of Hawkins High.

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So, How Old Is Steve, Really?

Alright, let's do some math. If we assume that Steve started high school at the age of 14 (which is a stretch, but bear with me), then by 1986, he should be around 20 or 21 years old. But no, he's still a high school student. A senior, sure, but still a student.

Now, I'm not saying Steve's some sort of immortal, time-traveling Eggo enthusiast. But I am saying that the timeline of Stranger Things is about as reliable as a Demogorgon's diet.

But Wait, There's More!

You might be thinking, "Okay, so Steve's age doesn't make sense. Big deal. It's just a TV show." But hold your horses, because this is where things get weird.

Does Steve Harrington Die in Stranger Things Season 5: Joe Keery

Remember when I said Steve's age doesn't make sense? Well, it turns out, neither does actor Joe Keery's age. Because, you see, Joe Keery was born in 1992. That's right, folks. The actor playing Steve Harrington is younger than the character he's playing.

Now, I don't know about you, but I find that almost as disturbing as the Mind Flayer. I mean, what kind of twisted timeline are we living in where the actor is younger than the character?

Conclusion: The Mystery Persists

So, there you have it. The age of Steve Harrington is a mystery that may never be solved. Is he 17? Is he 21? Is he a time-traveling Eggo connoisseur? The world may never know.

But hey, at least we can take comfort in the fact that, no matter how old Steve is, he'll always be our favorite '80s heartthrob. And who knows? Maybe one day, the Duffer Brothers will finally give us a straight answer. Until then, I'll be over here, eating Eggo waffles and pondering the mysteries of the universe.