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Stranger Things 5: Meet the New Scene-Stealer
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Caroline Elle Abrams plays breakout character Tina Turnbow.
- Tina's storyline involves Erica's elaborate, drug-laced pie plan.
- Jake Connelly stars as the initially unpleasant Derek Turnbow.
The latest season of "Stranger Things" has unveiled a new breakout star in Caroline Elle Abrams, who portrays Tina Turnbow. Abrams makes a memorable impact in a single, comedic scene crucial to the season's plot.
Tina Turnbow is introduced in the third episode, becoming entangled in Erica Sinclair's plan to save a friend's younger sibling from Vecna. The strategy hinges on Erica mending her past conflict with Tina and luring her family with a drugged pie, leading to a tense and humorous confrontation.
Adding to the new cast is Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow, Tina's initially disagreeable brother. Derek's character arc takes a significant turn when he witnesses an act of bravery, evolving from an unpleasant figure into a more sympathetic leader among the affected children.
