The quartet make a cross-country roadtrip to Utah and Nevada to locate El. Dead by Daylight adds new Stranger Things skins, bringing Jonathan Byers to the game and adding a new outfit for Nancy Wheeler. But for that moment it was like you were alone. This man has a hobby, he must be autistic. Up until the fourth season, Jonathan drove a 1971 Ford Galaxie 500. No, you're here to protect us. A year later, Tommy and Carol don't interact with Jonathan, but Tommy still makes fun of Jonathan as he taunted Steve on how Jonathan and Nancy have been skipping class together lately. In the fall of 1983, Jonathan's younger brother, Will, vanished without a trace due to Jonathan working late. Jonathan Byers is a main character in Netflixs Stranger Things. autistic jonathan and will byers masterpost: rowdyvamp: " both jonathan and will are always referred to as being "strange" and "sensitive" and are seen to be shy, except for when will is around his. Due to their father's absence, Jonathan became a role model and a substitute father for Will. Later on, when the army invaded the Byers home, Jonathan protected his brother and Mike by shielding them from the gunfire. He prefers to communicate using pictures rather than words. When investigating the Creel house, Steve mentioned to Nancy that they, Robin, and Jonathan should go out together once he returned to Hawkins. A month later, Jonathan playfully used a video camera to record his mother and Will practice dancing for the Snow Ball. When Steve climbed up to Nancys room and discovered Jonathan comforting Nancy, he took out his anger the next day by spray-painting slurs of Nancy and Jonathan on Hawkins movie theatre and walls. When Argyle has a panic attack in the desert after burying the agent, Jonathan shook his reluctant friends and told him to calm down, reminding him of Purple Palm Tree Delight. After reuniting with his mother and Hopper, he witnesses along with his family the beginning of the Upside Down invading Hawkins. That night, as the brothers prepared the sensory deprivation tank inside the Surfer Boy Pizza freezer, Will was saddened when observing Mike, El, and Argyle having fun together, Jonathan, noticing, distracted Will by telling him the story of how when they were little, Will had a LEGO figurine named Larry stuck in his nose and Jonathan had to get tweezers to pull him out, causing Will to laugh. By the end of season three, when Jonathan's finally remembered he has a brother and he might need to check on him now that the creature who once possessed his body is back and creating his own . The next morning, Joyce, Hopper, and Jonathan went to see Will's corpse at the morgue. Jonathan Byers, Will's sensitive and troubled older brother in the Netflix hit Stranger Things, has a few things that just don't make sense about him. In the first season, Jonathan failed to make sure Will came home the night he disappeared because he was working late. Jonathan Byers, portrayed by Charlie Heaton, is a main character in Stranger Things. Whether Charlie Heaton is dreamy or not, his character doesn't really deserve the kind of love fans throw at him, and it doesn't make sense to make him and Nancy #relationshipgoals at all. In the summer of 1985, Jonathan and Nancy have gotten summer jobs as interns for the Hawkins Post. carrionkid. Jonathan was also not too happy with his mother's relationship with Bob Newby as both he and Joyce suffered from constant verbal abuse from his father than Will ever did. Three months after killing the Mind Flayer, Jonathan moves out of Hawkins with his family, and tearfully says goodbye to Nancy. He is also very passionate about his interests and can become fixated on certain topics or objects. Yeah agreed. She also expressed hope that Jonathan could go to Emerson College in Massachusetts with Nancy. Charlie Ross Heaton is an English actor and musician. When Jonathan argues with Hopper about contacting Lonnie regarding Will's whereabouts, it almost seems like Jonathan doesn't even know his own father. Actor: The New Mutants. This page is a gallery for Jonathan Byers. Obviously this makes no sense, since he's well aware of his deadbeat dad's attitude and lack of concern for his children and ex-wife. Initially dismissing his mother's claims of something supernatural having claimed Will, Jonathan then realizes that she may not be delusional after all when Nancy Wheeler claims that her best friend Barbara Holland disappeared too; and saw man with no face at the site of her disappearance. kkirstylouise. When Steve noticed Nancys hand bandaged, he forced his way through the door, believing Jonathan had done something, but was caught off guard to find a plethora of traps set with gasoline and weapons. Jonathan Byers He doesn't talk much at all and avoids anything. I'm a freak. After Will was freed from the Mind Flayer, Jonathan embraced both his mother and brother. Jonathan was hired by Tom Holloway to be a photographer for the Hawkins Post. Commenters, please use spoiler code if you are discussing anything super spoilery unless the title specifically says the episode being discussed. In the Byers' shed, when interrogating Will, Jonathan attempted to regain his brother's memories by emotionally recollecting the time they built Castle Byers and the first time he showed him The Clash by playing it on his radio. In the fall of 1984, Jonathan was shocked upon Eleven's return after saving him and the others from rampant Demodogs. Coupled with the fact that he's not a violent person, it makes no sense that he would attack Steve Harrington when the teen has some choice words about his involvement in his brother's disappearance. Jonathan is smart, introverted, asocial, kind, independent, and brave. 1984 They picked on Jonathan after Will's disappearance and helped Steve destroy Jonathan's camera after they realized Jonathan took pictures of them during the party at Steve's house. People on the spectrum struggle with empathy--not because they don't care about others--but simply because it's hard for them to read people. Two days later, Jonathan and Argyle traveled to Hawkins together and joined the rest of their friends in rebuilding Hopper's cabin. As an artist, he ought to have known better in many circumstances, and given his temperament and personality, many of his actions simply don't make a whole lot of sense. When a high Jonathan and Argyle pick up El, Mike, and Will from the Rink-O-Mania after El assaulted Angela, Jonathan attempted to comfort a guilt-ridden El, but made things worse when he and Argyle turned it into a joke. Even with a job and a girlfriend, Jonathan still should have noticed the kind of agony his brother was. Jonathon today - even brighter, even more capable and determined. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Having a special interest isn't a characteristic of autism. When Nancy arrived and was shown the lewd picture, Steve rolled up a photo and tapped Jonathan on the head, saying that his creepiness was hardwired into him, and they needed to get rid of his toy, his camera. And why are we are being led to believe that Jonathan is such a saint? lone-loba. As parental as Jonathan seems to be, it would also make sense for him (not to mention his mom) to check on Will before going to bed at night. RELATED: Stranger Things: 10 Incredible Fan Art Pictures That Take Us Back To The '80s. That's why it makes no sense that Jonathan, who is supposed to be a sensitive photographer who sees everything, would completely miss Will's possession by the Mindflayer. Later, the brothers watched television when the doorbell rang with the brothers betting their mom had forgotten something. For a moment, it even appeared that Jonathan wanted to protect his father, which also makes no sense. In the summer of 1985, Jonathan and Eleven worked together alongside Mike, Lucas, Will, Max, and Nancy in taking down the Mind Flayer and Billy. By 1986, Will was starting to be inadvertently ignored by Jonathan due to him stressing about college and his relationship with Nancy, coping by smoking weed with Argyle. He is Joyce and Lonnie Byers's oldest son, older brother of Will Byers, and the Boyfriend of Nancy Wheeler. I don't think Jonathan is autistic. So I just finished watching stranger things and I'm kind of new to this subreddit so excuse me if this has already been discussed. When Lonnie returned to Hawkins for Will's funeral and tended to a seemingly mentally unwell Joyce, Lonnie sternly told Jonathan to stop encouraging Joyce's claims of a monster taking Will, while also telling him to take down his poster of The Evil Dead. I dont think he is. When Argyle wanted to make a headstone for the deceased Agent Harmon, Jonathan, despite understanding his motive, did not think it would be a good idea as it would give away their names. Six months later, in 1985, Jonathan and Steve reunited when El saved Steve, Dustin, Robin, and Erica from guards at the Starcourt Mall. In 1985, Jonathan and Mike met again and worked together investigating the Flayed and attempting to stop the Mind Flayer. Later, while traveling through Nevada to locate the facility, Jonathan started to grow frustrated, thinking they were lost until Argyle found tire tracks and identified them belonging to military vehicles, allowing them to rescue Eleven in time. Due to Mike being his brother's best friend, Jonathan was well-acquainted with him. He is the oldest son of Joyce Byers, the older brother of Will Byers, the eventual boyfriend of Nancy Wheeler, and the best friend of Argyle . Jonathan was put in charge by his mother to take care of Will. That evening, Jonathan brought out photos of Will to make wanted posters. However, while traveling to find the Nina Project, Jonathan became frustrated, thinking they were lost, despite Mike's reassurance until Argyle pointed they were in the right direction by finding tire tracks belonging to military vehicles. What's going on in Alaska? Jonathan is passioned with photography and his camera kind of symbolizes him. Reply melecke Additional comment actions I don't think he is. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Follow. When dropping off the kids at the Rink-O-Mania, Jonathan called out to Will, smiling as he told him to have fun. After Nancy got drunk and hurt Steve's feelings, Jonathan took Nancy home and told her what happened the next day. Affiliation Argyle relaxed and walks back to his van, apologizing for his outburst, which Jonathan told it was okay. After seeing Nancy struggling to keep secret of the government agents responsible for Barbara's death, Jonathan bands together with her to expose Hawkins Lab alongside journalist Murray Bauman. Jonathan attempted to explain that he was looking for his brother, but Steve corrected him by calling it stalking, becoming angered when discovering a picture of Nancy in her bra. The couple reunited with their siblings and friends at the Wheeler home. However, Jonathan does care for his mother greatly, going as far as fighting Steve for insulting her and Will. Jonathan is Will's older brother by four years. Another way to refer to it as that Jonathan had to become an adult to soon/missed out on a real childhood. Did the first season disconnect him so far from his brother that he lost his common sense, too? Brown He became protective of Will, but not as much as his mother. The way you described it is fine. Jonathan is the son of Joyce Byers, and the brother of Will Byers, who goes missing in Hawkins, Indiana. Jonathan took pictures of Nancy during a party at the Harrington House and when Nancy found out, she did not hold any resentment towards Jonathan. Joyce, noticing Jonathan sobbing quietly, asked him what was wrong. Will pointed to his bandaged hand and asked if was alright, and Jonathan told him it was just a small cut, laughing that Will was concerned over something so silly. When Jonathan and Nancy learned about the Flayed, along with the kids, and tried to visit Mrs. Driscoll at the hospital, Tom, possessed by the Mind Flayer, tried to kill Jonathan and Nancy, with the help of Bruce Lowe. Jonathan and Steve initially had a strained relationship due to being polar opposites both in terms of popularity and personality. When they heard Joyce arguing on the phone with Lonnie, Jonathan shut his bedroom door. Could he really not sense, smell or hear the creature as it hovered near Barb? Jonathan Byers is one of the main characters of the Stranger Things franchise. Two days later, El and Jonathan traveled back to Hawkins, finding their former home wrecked from Vecna. By 1986, Johnathan and Nancy's relationship has become somewhat strained. But the fact that Jonathan doesn't pry further after everything that's already happened is surprising. As a result, they were able to rescue Eleven and escape from Colonel Sullivan and his forces in time. 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