"The cast is actually still as close": Joe Keery reveals what he's really proud of looking back at his Stranger Things journey 

Stranger Things fame Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harrington in the Duffer Brothers' popular sci-fi saga on Netflix, is looking back on his 10-year journey with the show's cast now that the series has officially wrapped its record-breaking five-season run. The much-talked-about final season concluded with an intense and emotional 2-hour finale, which revealed the fate of the Upside Down and Vecna, and provided satisfactory conclusions to fan-favorite characters.

Joe Keery recently appeared on Josh Horowitz's podcast for a heartwarming interview to celebrate the release of the successful finale and the epic conclusion of the sci-fi hit. When asked about the one thing he is proud of, the actor was quick to reflect on the friendships and bonds that he created on the way, revealing that the Stranger Things cast is equally close in real life as the Hawkins gang on-screen. The actor said:

''I'm most proud of the fact that the cast is actually still as close as we all are. Almost closer, now, than maybe we were halfway through. Um, yeah, and to be like genuinely close and have deep friendships with these people that we shared this experience. It kind of fused us all together in this cool way and I got to watch a lot of them grow up. So that's been super special and important.''

Here's a look back at the off-screen and on-screen friendships that defined Stranger Things across its five seasons.

Stranger Things: A lookback at the friendships that stole the spotlight

As a coming-of-age story, friendship has been an important aspect of Stranger Things. Before the evil monsters and their dark interdimensional realms took over Hawkins, it was just another town with young kids riding on bikes and playing Dungeons & Dragons in the basement.

Joe Keery's comments suggest that the on-screen friendships eventually translated into real-life bonds that will stay long after the end credits have rolled. Across its five-season run, the Duffer Brothers' sci-fi saga gave us many memorable friendships, from the core four, Dustin & Steve, Robin & Will and Max and Eleven. Will, Lucas, Dustin and Mike, the four nerds playing D&D in Mike's basement, formed the heart of the show and their friendship remained the glue that held Stranger Things together across five seasons.

While their everlasting bond defined many memorable moments, it also helped Will beat the Upside Down and defeat the Mind Flayer in the finale. In a pivotal moment from the final season, Will develops a special bond with Robin, who encourages him to be himself and channel his self-acceptance to unlock his true potential. It is only after Will lets go of his fears and accepts his sexuality and feelings towards Mike that he understands that his connection with Vecna's hive mind actually gives him power. Even in a pivotal moment, Stranger Things manages to highlight the bond of the group, which is equally strong off-screen.

While Will and Robin emerged as unlikely friends in the final season, Steve and Dustin's heartwarming connection defined Stranger Things. As Steve became the 'babysitter' of the group, silently initiating one of the best character developments on the small screen, he formed a special bond with Dustin. Even while Dustin and Steve were poles apart and opposites in every sense, their genuine friendship stole hearts and is now more popular than romantic pairings in the series.

What do Joe Keery's comments suggest about the show's cast?

While these on-screen friendships warmed the fans' hearts, their off-screen bonds remained equally strong and iconic. From the finale table read to the last red carpet premiere to endless interviews with the Stranger Things cast, their genuine connection and friendship were the talk of the town everywhere.

It's almost heartwarming to hear Joe Keery talk about the friendship between the cast, who are still as close as ever, as it comforts the fans now that the show is finally over. The actor's off-screen friendship with Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton, who play Nancy and Jonathan, respectively, is especially evident in interviews, cementing the Stranger Things cast not only as co-actors but as lifelong friends.

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