If you were Joyce, would you have made the same choice to destroy the machine, knowing it might cost Hopper’s life?
What emotions did Hopper's letter evoke in you? What do you think Hopper wanted to express in his letter to Eleven that he couldn’t say in person?
What role does friendship play in helping the group defeat the Mind Flayer?
Do you think the U.S. Army covering up the events at Starcourt was the right decision? Why or why not?
Do you think Hopper really died in the explosion? Why? Were there any hints about him at the end of the episode?
How might moving away from Hawkins affect Eleven, Jonathan, and Will?
Why do you think Eleven loses her powers after the battle, and what could this mean for her future?
How does Billy’s sacrifice change the way other characters (and viewers) see him?