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  • Season 3 of Stranger Things finally introduced the show's first gay character. 1 / 8

  • Many assumed Maya Thurman-Hawke's Robin would fall for Steve... 2 / 8

  • ... But she confesses during the Russian battle that she's gay. 3 / 8

  • The actor believes the show's wide reach makes this an essential arc. 4 / 8

  • She thinks this message of inclusivity will appeal to youngsters across the world. 5 / 8

  • Robin and Steve form an even more remarkable friendship after she comes out. 6 / 8

  • Robin ends up being a key player in Season 3... 7 / 8

  • ... And Thurman-Hawke hopes she gets an even bigger role moving forward. 8 / 8