Will Argyle Return in Stranger Things Season 5? Eduardo Franco’s Fate

January 26, 2025

People who love Stranger Things have been talking a lot about Argyle. There are often discussions about whether Eduardo Franco’s character will return in season 5.

Argyle was introduced as a friend of Jonathan Byers from California. He brought humor and lightness to the otherwise intense atmosphere of season 4. As a pizza delivery driver who helped the gang uncover mysteries, his comic timing and chilled-out vibe made him a fan favorite.

However, fans were shocked when it was reported that Argyle would not return for Stranger Things season 5. This has led to questions: What happened to Argyle? And why is he not part of the final chapter?

Eduardo France Says He Won’t Be in Stranger Things 5

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In January 2024, Netflix announced that production for Stranger Things 5 had officially begun. They also released a photo from the set featuring most of the cast members. As more behind-the-scenes photos surfaced, fans noticed the absence of Eduardo Franco from the action.

Later the actor confirmed that he would not be part of the final season since he never got a call from the creators. In an interview with Steve Varley, Franco revealed,

“It’s nice to hear that there’s, there’s some sort of, you know, concern or something, you know what I mean?  But I’ve never, I never got a phone call. So I think, yeah, I think that’s it.”

While the news disappointed many fans, it appears that Stranger Things creators choose to leave Argyle out to streamline the story. They want to stick with the main characters from season 1 like Mike, Eleven, Will and others.

Also, Argyle was introduced as a minor character and the stakes are high in the final season. With only eight episodes to wrap up the mysteries of the Upside Down, there simply is not room for additional side plots.

What Happened to Argyle in Stranger Things?

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Argyle was last seen at the pizza place where Eleven went to fight Vecna. In the following scenes, Jonathan and the gang are seen driving back to Hawkin. Argyle was not seen and it was presumed that he might have left behind.

While most fans think that Argyle likely returned to California, he would have gotten in trouble for stealing a vehicle and breaking several other laws. One user on Reddit has theorized that he might have ended up in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In season 4, the gang visited Suzie’s house in Utah where Argyle struck up a connection with her sister Eden. The two bonded over and even smoked weed in the van. It would make sense that Argyle would return to Utah for a fresh start and be closer to Eden.

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One user even proposed the idea of a spin-off featuring Argyle and Eden traveling in a Pizza van and solving mysteries.

Naturally, Stranger Things fans are disappointed with the news since Argyle is a beloved character. Though it would not be a surprise if he makes a cameo in the final season just for fan service.

Do you think Eduardo Franco aka Argyle will return in Stranger Things 5? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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