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Netflix ’s attain seriesStranger Thingsmight be a nostalgic exploration of ' LXXX pop culture , but it ’s also a deep dive into some incredible characters , each with their own unique personalities . There are " Adventurers " as well as " pleader , " and with each season total even more smart face with their own personalities to search .

There is a character that matches well-nigh everyMBTI ® personality type for every lover to relate to in the show . But what Myers - Briggs ® category do each of the major histrion inStranger Thingsfall into ?

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Updated on May 30th , 2022 by Amanda Bruce : With each time of year , Stranger Thingshas added more lineament and further developed the personality of the main players . That ’s surely true of Season 4 , which brings more backstory for Eleven , and pile of new nerve for the consultation to get to know .   As more eccentric have been added to the show , it ’s clear that all of the 16 personalities part of the   MBTI ® are represented . The characters are so distinct from one another , that it might surprise some fans to chance that even character who seem incredibly different have a lot of the same motivations and traits .

Kali Prasad AKA Eight: ENTJ

ENTJs are natural leaders , which is why this personality type is term " the Commander . " They are decisive , play cursorily when they ’re introduce with new information .

It ’s easy for Kali to " command " her friend because she make what she have it away about them and now apply it to the situation at hand . It does n’t take her long after meeting Eleven to adjudge the two babe and welcome her into her radical - a group bend on getting revenge for all the ways they ’ve been wrong in the past tense .

Karen Wheeler: ESTJ

The ESTJ personality type is also known as " the Executive . " They ’re the sort of person that can take charge , take out attention to themselves , and providing a sentiency of order for those around them . It ’s clear that Karen Wheeler does just that in the Wheeler household . She ’s really the one in charge .

Even though her fry do n’t always tell her everything , she always know that there ’s something else exit on , andin the first time of year ofStranger Things , she even manages to get through to Nancy when she knows Nancy has been repeatedly lying to her .

Erica Sinclair: ESTP

Erica Sinclair is the kind of person always looking for the next opportunity . As an ESTP , she ’s an " Entrepreneur . " They are always quick to be the heart of attention , or to run a chemical group on an adventure .

Erica has no trouble peach out a plan , but she would much rather be out enact that plan . She is all about setting thing in motion , as is seen whenever her brother and his friends have to come to her for help .

Jason Carver: ENFJ

Jason makes a big depression when he ’s introduced inStranger ThingsSeason 4 . He naturally draws people in with a charisma that encourages them to follow his leash . He wants to make a difference but does n’t entirely go about it in the best mode .

Jason is " the Protagonist " when it comes to the personality type ofStranger Thingscharacters . They search for a way to do good for others , much in the way that Jason wants to lead his squad to victory , and then , get justice for Chrissy . His methods are questionable , but his intentions are good .

Henry Creel AKA One: INTJ

One of the large reveals in Season 4 is that Henry Creel is actually One , the first child whose gifts Dr. Brenner attempt to exploit . Henry saw through Dr. Brenner , even from a young years , which is why he check the " Architect " personality type so well .

Independent , logical , and someone who is always think about the next step , INTJs are driven to be successful .   They long to do that by breaking free from the expectations of others , which Henry does with both his family and Dr. Brenner in very different ways .

Bob Newby: ISFJ

Those who strike into the ISFJ personality category are often called " the Defenders , " so   this suits Bob Newby perfectly . He might be shy , nerdy , and have trouble stick by up for himself , but   when it come to the people he bed , he ’s the consummate badass .

ISFJs are an extremely intelligent and studious case , but they ca n’t ever hide from their emotions , nor would they want to . Just like Bob the brain , they use their combination of cleverness and empathy to help people whenever they can .

Martin Brenner: ISTJ

Martin Brenner seems so deliberate and emotionless that it score him a fantastic villain . And interestingly , the personality traits that define his MBTI ® type are also what make him bad , because he list on those characteristic to the head of cruelty .

ISTJs are also called " the Logisticians , " and they are concerned with practicality and pragmatism above all else . They also appreciate rule and structure , which are attributes that absolutely defineDr . Brenner and his work with his child captives .

Billy Hargrove: ESFP

ESFPs are self-generated and irregular , which mean they express themselves   in both positive and negative ways . When it comes to the delimitation ferine Billy Hargrove , obviously he takes his ESFP nature to a pretty dread extreme .

ESFPs are also known as " the Entertainers , " which explains how Billy manage to show up in Hawkins and become the most popular guy in school on his first mean solar day . This personality type is also a party animal with a cheap sense of style , which suits Billy perfectly as well .

Steve Harrington: ENFP

It ’d be promiscuous to don that Steve " the Hair " Harrington ,   aka " King Steve , " would also be an Entertainer purely based on his popularity and sociableness . But as his characterization develop over time , it became obvious that there were some hidden depths to Steve .

He is better suitable to the ENFP MBTI ® type , also known as " the Campaigner " . These people are societal butterflies to be certain , but they also create extremely strong and deep family relationship with the people that they roll in the hay , too .

Max Mayfield: ENTJ

It takes a bunch of courage   for theseStranger Thingscharacters to   move to a new township , get in   at a Modern school , and assimilate into a really tight group of friends . It demand even more bravery to stick with those friends when supernatural threat become a trouble . But Max Mayfield really rove with the punch well .

Max is ideally suited to the ENTJ personality of the MBTI ® , also known as " the Commander . " Max clear bonk how to take rush when she needs to , and she does n’t let anyone rule her or advertise her around .

Jane Hopper AKA Eleven: ISFP

As " the Adventurer , " ISFP Eleven is all about explore the world she never got to know as a little girl . Unpredictable and prone to risky behavior , Eleven does n’t take criticism well and can storm like no one else in Hawkins . Connecting with the citizenry she give care about is of furthermost importance to her , but she surely does n’t want to be locked off as Hopper keep back her .

While Eleven ’s ego can get the good of her , she ’s generally selfless and practice her powers to protect others even when it spite her . She is uncoerced to take exception thing head - on that would make most mass shake in their boots .

Mike Wheeler: INFJ

Mike is " the Advocate , " or an INFJ . While the relief of his buddies initially think Eleven ’s a weirdo , Mike truly wants to serve her out . He actively strive to improve her life , feed her and protect her to secure she ’s safe . He does the same with his friends , even risking his own dying to save Dustin from the " mouthbreather " bullies . He also wholeheartedly believe that Will is animated and need to find him .

Mike might be an introvert who acts accord to his impression , but he ’s also got some potent view and is secure of standing up for what he believes is right .

Lucas Sinclair: ESTJ

Half of theStranger Thingsquartet is made up of extrovert , one of whom is Lucas . Lucas is " the Executive , " or an ESTJ . He is a good drawing card and he wants to maintain purchase order in their mathematical group , which leaves him interrogate just who Eleven is and why they should help her in the first time of year . As a judger , he needs his world to be planned , and he ’s very responsible , which is why he wants the adult to cover a stateless fry   — as they should .

When Lucas goes off on his own to find Will , he   does n’t do so impetuously but after really thinking it through logically . Once he ’s processed the clew , he ’s all in , with or without everyone else .

Joyce Byers: ISFJ

As " the Defender , " or an ISFJ , Joyce is all about protecting the people she do it . An introvert , Joyce only has a handful of these the great unwashed in her lifespan , but that only hold her that much more of a cutthroat protector of her syndicate . She ’s sharp and can see thing that most ca n’t , but she ’s also sensible , making her an ideal parent .

Being an ISFJ made Joyce more prostrate to consider in the Upside Down because she welcomes raw musical theme , even if she ’s more traditional in other ways . Like other Defenders , Joyce takes both her job as a parent   and her work outside the home very seriously . Everything is personal to her .

Dustin Henderson: ENTP

Dustin is the other extrovert among the boy in Hawkins ' AV Club . Dustin ’s intuitive nature makes him an ENTP , or " the Debater . " He ’s the one who thinks it ’s a great idea to keep a Demodog as a pet and unfortunately for him , that means the expiration of the folk computerized axial tomography . Dustin has a fast wit and is eager to argue his pointedness of persuasion , which can one of ENTP ’s most nark traits . But for him , it only adds to his charm .

Dustin ’s demand to have door of cognition open for him makes him a classic ENTP , since they want to learn all the time . debater are also great at being the underdog who surmount the betting odds , and Dustin has always managed to do that .

Barbara Holland: ISFJ

Even though Barb is gone , she ’s by all odds not forgotten , and she ’s become something of a rage ducky among fans .   Like Joyce Byers , Barb is an ISFJ , " the Defender . " And while viewers do n’t have to look any further than Steve ’s pond company to assess why , Barb always exudate this energy . Barb ’s reserved style and introspective nature might make her seem sluggish to some , but those who cognise her understand that she ’s amusing , smart , and will always put the people she loves first .

Barb is all about being the honorable friend anyone could call for for , and more than many deserve .   Her lifespan is lost in the process of defending her enjoy one , and Nancy is perpetually changed because of it .

Nancy Wheeler: ESFJ

Nancy and Barb ’s compatibility is very high , which is why they were such proficient protagonist . As an ESFJ , or " the Consul , " Nancy is Barb ’s mates . Their only difference is in what energizes them best since Nancy enjoy political party and socialise with more people . Nancy is more democratic than her BFF and really enjoy care . She loves picking out apparel to wear down and rivet on hardheaded thing in her life , like studying   — at least before she becomes a teras slayer .

Nancy ’s ESFJ personality is the very affair that makes her claim that she and Steve are innocent during their metre alone together ; she thinks that traditional rules and ethics are crucial and does n’t want to be seen as something other than a " good young lady " in the eyes of authority build .

Jonathan Byers: INTP

Is Jonathan and Nancy ’s human relationship doomed ? According to their personalities , it might be , since inventive Jonathan ’s an INTP , " the Logician , " and almost Nancy ’s utter opposition . While some inverse can attract , Jonathan is all about groundbreaking music and intellectual ideas , while Nancy is much more mainstream . And Nancy ’s motive for fondness might not be fill by an INTP , since this personality often come off as stale .

Still , they ’ve made a keen pair for the most part . Jonathan ’s creativity and intellect are hard to not enjoy ( except when he ’s taking pictures through people ’s windows ) , and his disposition to keep most of his thoughts private observe him interesting .

Will Byers: INFP

Like his mother and brother , Will Byers is an introvert . As an INFP amongst MBTI ® type , " the Mediator , " Will was able-bodied to survive because he is the kind of soul who constantly search for a way to amend his office . He will always essay to find the good , which is why he was able to communicate with his female parent even whenhiding in the Upside Down .

Will seems shy to those who do n’t know him , and he ’s often misunderstood . To his friends and family , his internal passion for his sake , from art to science to D&D , is endear . have a few close friend who deal those interests is everything to Will .

Jim Hopper: ISTP

It should come as no surprisal that Jim Hopper is an ISTP , " the Virtuoso . " To him , mornings are for umber and contemplation , as the ISTP takes time to litigate information internally . Confident and hard-nosed , Hopper is the only police officer curious enough to really troubleshoot Will ’s disappearance and push further to see out what happened .

Hopper learns as he move , and while it might not seem like he ’s using " instrument " to get the caper done , every meter he guess to be someone else , totally wings it to research the Upside Down , andtakes on Eleven as his minor , he ’s exhibiting pure Virtuoso behaviour .

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