Stranger Things alum Sean Astin posted a cute photo with a demo gorge, but now I’m having feelings again thinking about Bob

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The Upside Down is not for the weak, and the dangerous alternate dimension and its bloodthirsty creatures have been responsible for a number of character deaths everywhere Stranger Things’ walk. However, some were affected more than others, and that is the case with Sean Astin, who played Bob Newby. The actor reminded fans of his character’s heartbreaking death in one of Netflix’s best originals by sharing a nice photo of herself with a Demogorgen, but it has me in my feelings again.

Unfortunately, Bob probably won’t appear again in the middle of the expectant Stranger Things 5. However, the Lord of the rings alum surprised fans with a sweet Instagram photo of himself posing with a Demodog – a younger version of a Demogorgen – replica at a recent convention, channeling his inner Super Bob. Check it out:

I don’t know about you, but this image really hits me on an emotional level. Sean Astin poses with the monster that killed his character? It’s bittersweet. But what I think I like about this post is that it shows how much the Goonies actor cherishes all his roles, just like the fans do. It also confirms the Rudi star radiates the same kind of nerdy energy as Bob. I’m happy to see the sweet actor, who gave he advises the child actors on set, hasn’t changed.

If you’ve been a fan of Stranger things since the early seasons, then you’ll remember the heartbreak felt when Bob Newby was killed. Personally, I can’t forget how bravely he helped Joyce, Will and Hopper escape from the Hawkins lab. We see him turn and smile when he sees that Joyce is safe. So it’s completely devastating when the Demodogs get him.

Of all Stranger things deaths, Bob was the first murdered character that the audience could know and love for an entire season. Seriously, how can you not care about Joyce Byers’ dorky yet sweet boyfriend? Just imagining him just lying there alone makes me want to cry all over again.

It looks like I’m not the only one trapped in my feelings in this photo. Even Stranger Things 2 premiered seven years ago, it seems not everyone is over Bob’s death. This comment from @bella.woods.36 on Instagram seems to sum up the pain over Bob’s passing:

Skipping the entire season 2 seems a bit dramatic, but it really shows how hard we were hit by Bob’s ending. After all, Stranger Things 2 was one instant hit upon releaseand I think so underrated within the franchisewhat with the introduction of Max to the group and the revelation of Will’s connection to the Mindflayer. Knowing what we know now after season 4 makes everything that happened in season 2 even more chilling.

I’m quite afraid of Will’s fate in the Stranger things finale given his supernatural connection to the Upside Down, and I fear it will be similar to Bob’s. But if anyone can figure out how to both defeat Vecna ​​and save Will, it’s our favorite cycling, DND-playing squad from Hawkins. But for now, let’s remember Bob and be happy that Sean Astin is still alive and kicking.

Stranger Things 5 will premiere sometime during the TV program 2025so refresh your memory by streaming the first four seasons with a Netflix subscription.