Mike Wheeler (Stranger Things)

Mike Wheeler
	Stranger Things character
	Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
First appearance	"The Vanishing of Will Byers" (2016)
Created by	The Duffer Brothers
Portrayed by	Finn Wolfhard
In-universe information
Full name	Michael Wheeler
Nicknames	Dungeon Master, Frogface
Gender	Male
Family	Karen Wheeler (mother); Ted Wheeler (father); Nancy Wheeler (older sister); Holly Wheeler (younger sister);
Significant other	Eleven
Home	Hawkins, Indiana, United States

Michael "Mike" Wheeler is a fictional character from the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things. He is one of the central characters in the series, acting as the leader of the main group of kids. Mike is portrayed by Finn Wolfhard.[1]

Fictional character biography

Season 1

At the beginning of the series, Mike is playing Dungeons & Dragons with his best friends, Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin), and Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), on November 6, 1983. Mike's mom, Karen (Cara Buono), forces them to end the campaign early, and Mike's friends go home. That night, Will mysteriously disappears.[2]

Season 2

At the start of the season, Mike is seen still attempting to reach Eleven through the walkie-talkies. He eventually accompanies Dustin, Lucas and Will to the arcade, where Will has a vision of the Upside-Down.[3] head to Hawkins Lab to close the gate, leaving Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max and Steve back at the Byers house.

Months after Eleven closed the gate to the Upside Down, Mike attends the school Snow Ball with Eleven, leading to the two sharing a dance and a kiss, beginning their relationship.[4]

Season 3

Mike and Eleven have started dating and have been passionately making out every night.

Reception

While ranking the characters in the show, Evan Romano of Men's Health said that Mike is "a really great character and is a blast to watch on the screen."[5] In an article for Meaww, Barnana Sarkar praised Mike's loyalty as well as his maturity and determination.[6]

References

"Stranger Things: 10 Things That Make No Sense About Mike". ScreenRant. 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
"I'm a match to Mike Wheeler from Stranger Things". www.charactour.com. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
"How old are the 'Stranger Things' cast and characters in real life?". PopBuzz. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
"What was the deal with Mike Wheeler in 'Stranger Things 2'?". Mashable. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
Romano, Evan (July 11, 2019). "The Definitive Power Ranking of Every Stranger Things Character After Season 3". Men’s Health. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
Sarkar, Barnana (March 15, 2019). "'Stranger Things': Mike Wheeler might just grow up to the boyfriend we all want. Here's why". Meaww. Retrieved August 8, 2019.

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[1] "Stranger Things: 10 Things That Make No Sense About Mike". ScreenRant. 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-07-12.

[2] "I'm a match to Mike Wheeler from Stranger Things". www.charactour.com. Retrieved 2020-07-12.

[3] "How old are the 'Stranger Things' cast and characters in real life?". PopBuzz. Retrieved 2020-07-13.

[4] "What was the deal with Mike Wheeler in 'Stranger Things 2'?". Mashable. 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2019-09-21.

[5] Romano, Evan (July 11, 2019). "The Definitive Power Ranking of Every Stranger Things Character After Season 3". Men’s Health. Retrieved August 8, 2019.

[6] Sarkar, Barnana (March 15, 2019). "'Stranger Things': Mike Wheeler might just grow up to the boyfriend we all want. Here's why". Meaww. Retrieved August 8, 2019.