Will Byers' beloved older brother has been the odd man out on Stranger Things for too long.
As the seasons have gone on, new characters have been introduced and pushed older favorites into the background.
Wills disappearance in the first season spurred the Hawkins community to rush to his aid.
Its clear that the Byers patriarch doesnt possess much empathy for his ex-wife or his sons.
One might think this makes the series boring, but its the opposite.
Jonathan was proof that a nearly perfect brother and son can still be fascinating to watch.
Jonathan again stood by Wills side as his little brother felt outcasted by friends and society at large.
These moments became few and far between in seasons 3 and 4.
Will and Jonathan were relegated to minor supporting characters as the aforementioned new additions took center stage.
Will at least gets to tag along with Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and the other younger friends.
The decision to waste Heatons work from the first two seasons with a 180-degree personality change made no sense.
Little-to-no time was spent on him.
Jonathans Enhanced Role in Season 5?
Jonathan grows on an individual level when he aids others.
Jonathans best scene from season 4 again features a tear-jerking moment with Will.
The poignant conversation validates that the Duffers havent completely forgotten how to flesh out the Byers family.
