How Old Is Will In Season 4

So, I was watching Stranger Things the other day, you know, just casually bingeing on Season 4 like the rest of the world. And there I was, minding my own business, when suddenly, it hit me. I mean, really hit me. I've been watching these kids grow up on screen for what feels like forever, but have you ever stopped to think, how old is Will Byers, really?

I mean, sure, I could just look it up, right? But where's the fun in that? Let's dive in, shall we?

Let's Set the Stage

We first met Will in Season 1, back in 2016. He was this sweet, slightly awkward kid with a love for D&D and a penchant for getting lost in the Upside Down. Now, fast forward to Season 4, and here we are, in the summer of 2022, watching the same kid, but not quite the same kid, you know?

I mean, look at him. He's taller, his voice is deeper, and he's got this whole 'mysterious teen' vibe going on. It's like he's gone through puberty and then some, all while we were busy worrying about the Mind Flayer and the Demogorgon.

So, How Old Is He?

Alright, let's get down to business. According to the show's timeline, Will was 12 years old when we first met him in Season 1. That was in 2016, in the show's universe, I mean. Now, Season 4 picks up in the spring of 1986, which is, what, three years later?

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So, if we do the math, Will should be... drumroll ...15 years old in Season 4! I know, right? It's like one day he's playing with his friends in the woods, and the next, he's a teenager with a growth spurt and a secret girlfriend.

But Wait, There's More

Now, here's where things get a bit tricky. You know how time works differently in the Upside Down? Well, it seems like it works differently for Will too. I mean, the kid was missing for, like, a whole year, and when he came back, he was still 12, right?

So, maybe Will ages differently than the rest of us. Maybe he's like, I don't know, some sort of supernatural being now. I mean, he's been to the Upside Down and back, who knows what kind of cosmic rays he's been exposed to?

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Final Thoughts

Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to say is, Will Byers is 15 years old in Season 4. Or at least, that's what the math says. But who knows with this show? Maybe next season, he'll be a college graduate or something.

What do you think? How old does Will look to you? And more importantly, how old do you feel after watching him grow up on screen? Let me know in the comments, I'm always up for a good Stranger Things theory session.

Until next time, folks. Keep your lights on, and remember, the Upside Down is always watching.