If Mike had the same focus on his mental health as part of his character arc in season 4 like Max did, he wouldn’t be as a disliked character by the general audience as he currently is.
I’m being serious.
Their behaviors throughout season 4 are similar enough to draw parallels between them.
They both treat Lucas like crap in less than ideal terms.
They both get their declining academic performance pointed out by another character.
They are both hiding things from people, and being open and honest about it could help them but they won’t do it.
They both mistreat and push away someone they love.
They both lack self-preservation, which leads them to have suicidal tendencies and put their lives at risk.
The show even makes a point of putting Mike next to Max in two of the symptoms mentioned in the Vecna’s curse.
The only difference is that Max’s character has a huge focus this season, and most of it is centers on her deteriorating mental state. On the other hand, the only time Mike gets a chance to explicitly and verbally acknowledge that he is struggling with something, he admonishes himself for caring about something so irrelevant considering the ongoing situation, and the scene shifts to be about Will and his disguised confession through the painting.
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So, with all being said... what could this possibly mean for Mike in season 5? Well, Ms. Kelly said it best:
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Remember that if you dislike Will Byers you’re basically disagreeing with every st character
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EC FUCKING SCUSE ME?!?!?!?!?
WHAT
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the st4 polaroids came out a year ago what what what waht whhaaastfsffs
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I’d just like to point out the heteronormativity that numerous people assumed Nancy reciprocated Steve’s feelings despite being with Jonathan for years in a built up relationship that started in season 1
but it was crazy to believe that Mike reciprocated Will’s feelings because hE’s wItH El! (yeah, that’s not the reason)
This isn’t a commentary on what’s true. Just a commentary on the different receptiveness to either idea. And don’t give me that “Mike’s straight” bullshit. Not only do characters rarely even have confirmed sexualities but this is a fictional. tv show. They don’t have to stick to that shit since THEY’RE the ones who made Will like Mike in the first place just like they mad Steve like Nancy again. Nancy reciprocated Steve’s feelings and Mike reciprocated Will’s have equal narrative probability.
The details influence everything and I honestly don’t really care who you’re rooting for, but I hope you’re happy with season 5 /gen. But in you defensiveness, check your heteronormativity when you say it is an impossibility.
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Let me tell you. That kid's not even here yet, and there's nothing I wouldn't do for him. Except tell him I love him, spend time with him, not compare him to a dead guy—
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“The pungent smell of asphalt was the first thing he registered, the rough ground digging into the backs of his bare arms.” - a strange education (reach out and touch me)
Here’s a drawing of Mike on the highway from ASE that I did in February!
Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/47201386/chapters/118929535#workskin
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What the deal with ace will? Like i'm seeing a lot of negativity toward it? whats the story behind that? why do people not like the hc. Alternatively if you'd like to answer why you do like the hc, go ahead. I'd loved a mixed response to get both sides.
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if the plan in season 4 was to:
save max
2. clear eddie's name
3. and defeat vecna
...i would say they failed miserably.
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if there's one thing i'd love to see more about byler, i'd want to see them before all of it happened. hell, even all of the boys! that one moment before will was taken was only one of the glimpses of how they were.
but the thing is even when it's just a tiny little scene, it's almost like we're seeing how it was before. i appreciate that.
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Thanks to my uncle and his ridiculous thrifting addiction… I have this now :))) (also how the fuck do you find this at a thrift store)
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Had breakfast with my folks the other day
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Reminder that Mike’s behavior towards Will in places like the rain fight is going to be explained and exist as a setup or symptom of something because supernatural oriented shows with 50+ minute episodes do not need petty personal life filler drama.
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