Stranger Things is back for its fifth and final season

Almost 10 years after it first hit our screens, the hit Netflix series Stranger Things is preparing to wrap up with an epic final battle.

Season five crashed onto the platform earlier this week (literally, temporarily bringing the streaming giant down) and has already ushered in waves of fan theories, reviews, and think-pieces about Stranger Things’ legacy.

While all the usual suspects like Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) and Joyce (Winona Ryder) are all present and correct, season five also has a handful of new faces and returning minor characters you might not immediately recognise.

Here’s where you’ve seen them before…

Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton in Terminator 2: Judgement Day

Linda Hamilton has joined the Stranger Things cast as evil scientist Dr Kay. Described as “smart”, “intimidating” and “ruthless”, she’s on a mission to hunt down Eleven in the award-winning series’ final episodes.

The Golden Globe nominee is probably best known for playing protagonist Sarah Connor in the Terminator movies, but she’s also appeared in Stephen King slasher adaptation Children Of The Corn, portraying the lead character Vicky.

You might also recognise her from King Kong Lives, Dante’s Peak, Shadow Conspiracy, Separate Lives and Osiris.

Linda’s also a familiar face on TV, taking a lead role in the 1980s........

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