With part one of season 4 of Stranger Things about to premiere on Netflix, fans are excited to catch up with favorite characters, see some sci-fi action in Hawkins, and hear some hilarious and smart quotes. The past three seasons have included some pieces of dialogue that are hard to forget about, from Jim Hopper's famous line about coffee to the moments when the main characters become close friends and chat about the mystery at hand.
From sweet lines about the sweet love story between Mike Wheeler and Eleven to some of Robin Buckley's wise comments, Stranger Things fans have taken to Reddit to share their all-time favorite quotes from this beloved show.
Hopper Talks About His Morning Routine
"Mornings are for coffee and contemplation."
Hopper is introduced to Stranger Things fans as the Hawkins Police Chief in season 1, and he says this famous and beloved quote about how he likes to spend the first part of each day.
Redditor sulky22 said, "It's still hard to beat" this quote as "Those are words to live by." While Hopper is just trying to be honest, his quote ends up telling fans a lot about him, as now viewers know that Hopper likes to think carefully about every situation that he finds himself in. He applies his love of logic and thinking to deciding to take care of Eleven, as he realizes that this is the best and smartest thing to do.
Erica Shows Her Confidence
"You can't spell America without Erica."
When Dustin Henderson talks to Erica Sinclair about whether or not she loves being an American citizen, her response is one of Erica's best and boldest Stranger Things quotes.
One Redditor loves when Lucas's younger sister says proudly and confidently, "You can't spell America without Erica." This character takes the friend group by storm when she shares her intelligence and confidence, and fans have been thrilled with her ever since, enjoying her comedic timing and hoping to see more of her in season 4.
Robin Talks About Death
“We all die my strange little child friend. It’s just a matter of how and when.”
Redditor deb9isgr8 said "my favorite quote of the season" is when, in a season 3 scene, Robin says this quote about death to Dustin.
Robin becomes fast friends with Dustin and Steve Harrington, and as fans get to know her better, Robin shows herself to be a smart, compelling, ionate, and contemplative person. Robin thinks long and hard about topics big and small and fans love hearing what she has to say. This quote in particular is pretty dark, which makes sense given all that the characters deal with in Hawkins.
Mike And Eleven Show How Much They Love One Another
Mike: "I never gave up on you. I called you every night. Every night for-"
Eleven: "Three hundred and fifty three days... I heard."
Redditor SecretIdentity_ loves this exchange between Mike and Eleven: "These are my favorite because it shows the depth of their affection."
When Mike and Eleven are apart, it's heartbreaking for both of them, along with their friends in Hawkins who know just how much they care about each other. Fans hope to see more of this relationship in season 4 and wonder how they are faring now that Eleven has moved with the Byers to California.
Jonathan Tells Will To Explore His Own Interests
“You shouldn’t like things because people tell you you’re supposed to.”
Jonathan Byers makes mistakes on Stranger Things, but he also helps his younger brother Will find more confidence in being himself. In the season 2 episode "The Weirdo On Maple Street," Will talks about exploring baseball with his father and Jonathan says that it's okay if he doesn't like sports.
Redditor Banestar66 said, "Those flashback scenes with Will in 1 were so important and so underrated." Fans love seeing Jonathan be a kind, helpful presence in Will's life.
Dustin Talks About The Demodog In Joyce's Freezer
"This is a groundbreaking scientific discovery. We can’t just bury it like some common mammal, okay?"
The season 2 episode "The Gate" is as memorable and haunting as the title suggests. After finding a demodog, Dustin puts it in Joyce Byers's freezer, and says very seriously that everyone needs to be careful and thoughtful about this creature.
One Redditor loves Dustin's quote from this episode about "a groundbreaking scientific discovery." While it would make sense if Dustin was absolutely terrified by what he has found, he seems okay, as he loves science-fiction and feels excited about being part of something thrilling and different.
Eleven And Mike Talk About Bullying
"Mike. I understand."
Eleven has had a sad life on Stranger Things, and that includes being treated like someone who belongs in a lab. Her "Papa" is Martin Brenner, a horrible and cruel character who made Eleven the way that she is.
Redditor 65fairmont loves the scene when Mike says that he has been bullied and Eleven tells him that she understands. The fan wrote, "she knew enough about trauma to empathize, and that was exactly what Mike needed in the moment."
Karen Gives Nancy Good Advice
"It's not easy out there Nance. People are always saying you can't. That you shouldn't. That your not.. good enough, not smart enough..."
Redditor BDigital11 loves this quote because of "Nancy's heart to heart with her mother in season 3," which is a really wonderful scene that shows that Karen Wheeler cares about her daughter so much and wants her to be happy.
While Nancy's love life is a big part of the series, as she loves Jonathan and also seems to have a crush on Steve, her mom reminds her that she's an intelligent and strong person who needs to think about herself and what she really wants.
Robin Asks Steve About His Friendship With Dustin
"How many children are you friends with?"
Stranger Things fans love Dustin and Steve's scenes and it's funny that at first, Robin thinks Dustin is too young and isn't sure if she will grow close to him.
By the end of season 3, Robin feels as protective of Dustin as Steve does and appreciates Dustin's intelligence, thoughtfulness, and desire to be a good friend and help the people who he cares about.
Dustin Talks About His Curiosity
"I am on a curiosity voyage and I need my paddles to travel!"
One Redditor loves when Dustin talks about being "on a curiosity voyage" as this fan favorite character is adorable, charming, sweet, and always funny.
Dustin embraces all of his interests, from D&D to the strange creatures who are hiding out around Hawkins, and viewers like hearing his quirky, confident, and spirited take on the strange things that take place around him. Dustin's quote shows that he's still really young and learning so much about the world, which makes him an endearing character.