Throughout the years, Stranger Things has created a space for Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) to explore his identity - a topic that has caught the attention of fans and cast members alike. When Stranger Things debuted in 2016, viewers were introduced to Will as the child who suddenly went missing in Hawkins, Indiana. The character appeared largely offscreen until he escaped from the Upside Down at the end of season 1. Amid the traumatic experience, Will struggled to return to his normal life as things around him changed and the monsters from the Upside Down returned.