Spoiler Warning: The following contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 4.
Netflix's hit series Stranger Things might be a nostalgic exploration of '80s 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 "Advocates," and with each season comes even more fresh faces with their own personalities to explore.
There is a character that matches nearly every MBTI® personality type for every fan to relate to in the show. But what Myers-Briggs® category do each of the major players in Stranger Things fall into?
Updated on May 30th, 2022 by Amanda Bruce: With each season, Stranger Things has added more characters and further developed the personalities of the main players. That's certainly true of Season 4, which brings more backstory for Eleven, and plenty of new faces for the audience to get to know. As more characters 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 find that even characters 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 termed "the Commander." They are decisive, acting quickly when they're presented with new information.
It's easy for Kali to "command" her allies because she takes what she knows about them and immediately applies it to the situation at hand. It doesn't take her long after meeting Eleven to declare the two sisters and welcome her into her group - a group bent on getting revenge for all the ways they've been wronged in the past.
Karen Wheeler: ESTJ
The ESTJ personality type is also known as "the Executive." They're the kind of person that can take charge, drawing attention to themselves, and providing a sense 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 kids don't always tell her everything, she always knows that there's something else going on, and in the first season of Stranger 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 ready to be the center of attention, or to lead a group on an adventure.
Erica has no problem talking out a plan, but she would much rather be out enacting that plan. She is all about setting things 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 impression when he's introduced in Stranger Things Season 4. He naturally draws people in with a charisma that encourages them to follow his lead. He wants to make a difference but doesn't entirely go about it in the best way.
Jason is "the Protagonist" when it comes to the personality types of Stranger Things characters. They search for a way to do good for others, much in the way that Jason wants to lead his team 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 biggest reveals in Season 4 is that Henry Creel is actually One, the first child whose gifts Dr. Brenner attempted to exploit. Henry saw through Dr. Brenner, even from a young age, which is why he fits the "Architect" personality type so well.
Independent, logical, and someone who is always thinking 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 fall into the ISFJ personality category are often called "the Defenders," so this suits Bob Newby perfectly. He might be shy, nerdy, and have trouble sticking up for himself, but when it comes to the people he loves, he's the consummate badass.
ISFJs are an extremely intelligent and studious type, but they can'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 makes him a fantastic villain. And interestingly, the personality traits that define his MBTI® type are also what make him bad, because he leans on those characteristics to the point of cruelty.
ISTJs are also called "the Logisticians," and they are concerned with practicality and pragmatism above all else. They also appreciate rules and structure, which are attributes that absolutely define Dr. Brenner and his work with his child captives.
Billy Hargrove: ESFP
ESFPs are spontaneous and unpredictable, which means they express themselves in both positive and negative ways. When it comes to the borderline feral Billy Hargrove, obviously he takes his ESFP nature to a pretty frightening extreme.
ESFPs are also known as "the Entertainers," which explains how Billy managed to show up in Hawkins and become the most popular guy in school on his first day. This personality type is also a party animal with a flashy sense of style, which suits Billy perfectly as well.
Steve Harrington: ENFP
It'd be easy to assume that Steve "the Hair" Harrington, aka "King Steve," would also be an Entertainer purely based on his popularity and sociability. But as his characterization evolved over time, it became obvious that there were some hidden depths to Steve.
He is better suited to the ENFP MBTI® type, also known as "the Campaigner". These people are social butterflies to be sure, but they also create extremely solid and deep relationships with the people that they love, too.
Max Mayfield: ENTJ
It takes a lot of courage for these Stranger Things characters to move to a new town, arrive at a new school, and assimilate into a really tight group of friends. It requires even more bravery to stick with those friends when supernatural threats become a problem. But Max Mayfield really rolled with the punches well.
Max is ideally suited to the ENTJ personality of the MBTI®, also known as "the Commander." Max clearly knows how to take charge when she needs to, and she doesn't let anyone dominate her or push her around.
