Summary
- Vickie needs more focus in Season 5 of Stranger Things, including developing her relationship with Robin.
- Fans want to see Vickie play a more prominent role in the upcoming season to explore her character.
- Amybeth McNulty's role as Vickie in Stranger Things season 4 made a lasting impression on viewers, sparking excitement for her continued presence in season 5.
While many teen dramas ensure there are equal storylines about the younger and older characters, the hit Netflix series Stranger Things knows that fans care as much about the parents as they do the kids. The show juggles a lot of main characters, and by this point, viewers know Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and her friends well. Over four seasons, fans have learned their likes, dislikes, hopes, dreams, and fears, and they've cheered every time these characters have succeeded and also had some fun along the way.
Just like Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) needs a plotline, one great character didn't get the attention they should have in season 4. Stranger Things season 5 needs to correct this wrong, share more compelling details about this person, and also give them a happy ending as the others figure out how to save Hawkins, Indiana.
Stranger Things Season 5 Needs To Focus On Amybeth McNulty's Vickie
Vickie (Amybeth McNulty) was introduced in Stranger Things season 4 and needs to be front and center in Stranger Things season 5. The show also needs to pay off Vickie and Robin Buckley's (Maya Hawke) flirtation from the previous season. Vickie only appears a few times throughout these episodes. Robin talks to Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) about her feelings for Vickie, which proves that Steve has become a good and loyal friend to her. Robin and Vickie get to know each other since they both play in the school marching band.
Robin and Vickie need to start a relationship in Stranger Things season 5, and they could definitely have a bond as strong as Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) and Jim Hopper (David Harbour). While Vickie has a boyfriend in Stranger Things season 4, she complains about him when she and Robin make sandwiches at Hawkins High in the last episode. She clearly doesn't love him, and fans think Robin and Vickie would be a much better match.
It's fun to hear fan theories about Eleven, the Upside Down, and the other members of the Party. But Stranger Things is a rare series that balances big plot twists, action scenes, and scary moments with plenty of character development. That's why fans need to find out more about Vickie's life in Stranger Things season 5. It would be both funny and sweet if Steve had a quick conversation with Vickie and wanted to learn more about her since he knows how Robin feels.
Perhaps Vickie and Robin could plan for a first date that goes awry. Maybe they get stuck in the Upside Down together and come up with a plan to escape, or they could decide to investigate the always creepy Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). As long as these characters become closer, hopefully start dating, and get to know each other better, viewers will be satisfied. Some side characters don't add much to the show, but that isn't the case here. Vickie is a kind, funny, and engaging character, so fans would love to see more of her.
What Did Amybeth McNulty Say About Playing Vickie On Stranger Things Season 4?
Amybeth McNulty has talked about playing Vickie in a few interviews and has shared the fascinating and life-changing experience of starring on the hit Netflix series. She told Irish Central of her audition, "I didn't know that it was for Stranger Things, but I had some idea." She continued about starring on Stranger Things season 4:
"I mean, this series there are all these little groups kind of going around, and they are quite separate this season, because there's so many people. But it's so interesting watching them all kind of do their own things. And it's slowly just comes together, and it's nice to sort of be a little part of that. It feels really surreal.”
According to Independent.co.uk, fans of Anne With An E, which McNulty starred in, were excited to see her play Vickie on Stranger Things season 4. Even the poster for that season was brilliant and every episode was jam packed with heartwarming dialogue, clever character development, and exciting twists. Vickie may have been a small character, but she made an impression.
What Other Roles Has Amybeth McNulty Played?
- Sputnik in The Sparticle Mystery (2015)
- Anne Shirley-Cuthbert in Anne With An E (2017-2019)
- Nora Von Riesen in All My Puny Sorrows (2021)
- Charlie McLeod in She Came Back (2024)
While details about Vickie's exact role in Stranger Things season 5 remain vague, she will clearly be part of the main action since she is now a main cast member, not just recurring. Fans will be glad to see her there.