Alright, gather 'round, 'cause we're about to dive into the Upside Down of age-related trivia, Stranger Things style. You've been binge-watching, you've been theorizing, but have you ever stopped to think, "Just how old is Billy in Stranger Things Season 2?" Well, buckle up, 'cause we're about to find out. And spoiler alert: it's not as simple as it seems. Grab your Eggo waffles, it's story time.
So, Billy, huh?
Let's start with the basics. Billy Hargrove, played by the dreamy Dacre Montgomery, is the new kid in town. He's got a mullet that's seen better days, a temper that's always on the verge of explosion, and a mysterious past that's more tangled than Eleven's hair after a Demogorgon encounter.
Now, you might be thinking, "But wait, didn't he just move to Hawkins with his family in Season 2?" Yes, yes he did. But that doesn't mean we can't dig a little deeper. After all, this is the show that brought us a portal to another dimension and a girl with psychokinetic powers. Age is just another mystery to unravel, right?
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Let's do some math
Alright, let's put on our detective hats and break out the calculators. Billy's actress sister, Max, is played by Sadie Sink, who was born on April 16, 2002. Max is supposed to be around the same age as the other main characters, which would put her at around 12 or 13 in Season 2.
Now, Billy is supposed to be a couple of years older than Max. Dacre Montgomery, the actor who plays Billy, was born on November 22, 1994. So, if we do some quick math, that would make Billy around 17 or 18 in Season 2. But wait, there's more!
Time travel, anyone?
You didn't think we'd get through this without a little time travel, did you? Remember, this is the show that brought us a Demogorgon, a Mind Flayer, and a whole bunch of government conspiracies. So, let's not forget about the little fact that Billy's past might not be as straightforward as we think.
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In Season 3, we get a glimpse into Billy's past through a series of flashbacks. We see him as a young boy, and let me tell you, it's a far cry from the mullet-sporting, muscle car-driving jock we know and love. But more importantly, we see him in a hospital, hooked up to machines, with a date on the calendar that says it's 1979.
Now, if Billy was born in 1994, that would make him around 4 or 5 years old in 1979. But the Billy we see in the flashback is a teenager. So, what gives? Well, it's possible that the show is playing with time a little bit. Maybe Billy's been stuck in the Upside Down for a while, or maybe he's just got a really weird sense of aging. Either way, it's a mystery that's just as tangled as the vines in the Byers' backyard.
So, how old is Billy, really?
Alright, let's wrap this up. We started with Billy being around 17 or 18 in Season 2, but with the flashbacks and the time travel, who knows? Maybe Billy's been stuck in the Upside Down for years, or maybe he's just got a really weird birthday. The truth is, Stranger Things loves a good mystery, and Billy's age is just another piece of the puzzle.
So, the next time you're watching Billy strut his stuff in his muscle car, remember, he might be older than he looks. Or younger. Or maybe he's just got a really weird sense of time. Either way, it's just another reason to love the weird and wonderful world of Stranger Things. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some Eggo waffles to finish. Until next time, fellow Stranger Things enthusiasts!