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Will Byers, queer power fantasies, and me

If it really wants to pull off its latest twist, Stranger Things needs to remember what keeps its characters grounded, writes Lily Osler.
Will Byers, queer power fantasies, and me
This character is supposed to be fifteen years old | Credit: Netflix

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