Who Is Linda Hamilton Playing in STRANGER THINGS Season 5? Lets Dive in!
The queen of action is stepping into the Upside Down. Linda Hamilton, best known for her iconic role as Sarah Connor in The Terminator franchise, has joined Stranger Things Season 5, and thanks to the latest teaser, we finally have a glimpse of her mysterious character.
Hamilton plays Dr. Kay, a figure who looks ready for a fight. While Netflix is keeping details tightly under wraps, the teaser offers a few clues.
We see Dr. Kay armed and surrounded by heavily equipped personnel, suggesting she’s part of the U.S. military or a high-level government unit. She’s not just giving orders either, she’s carrying a gun herself and is prepared to jump into action, pointing to a role that’s active and possibly dangerous.
Could Dr. Kay be the one hunting Eleven? With Eleven on the run from the government, the possibility of Hamilton’s character being an antagonist is strong.
Hamilton previously talked about joining the series, saying: "It’s really interesting [to] try to insert yourself in a story that you know very well. It was a little odd for me; I felt a little bit of imposter syndrome there.
“But we’re making it work. I’m delighted and having a wonderful time on that show. They’ve created a good place for me. And I’m going to run with it."
Given Hamilton’s action pedigree, expect her to bring serious intensity to the series’ final chapter.
Stranger Things Season 5 premieres on November 26, 2025, and with Hamilton on board, the endgame is shaping up to be bigger, bolder, and deadlier than ever.