Warning: This article contains spoilers for season 4, volume one of Stranger Things.
Dustin Henderson’s girlfriend Suzie Bingham has made a huge splash on Stranger Things, and viewers spend most of season 3 wondering if Dustin made her up or if she’s actually real. When she appears in the season 3 finale “The Battle of Starcourt,” Suzie proves herself to be incredibly intelligent, compassionate, and loyal. She’s often skeptical of the world around her while hoping that most people are good.
Whenever Suzie helps out The Party, whether talking to Dustin via a walkie-talkie or visiting with his friends at her house, Suzie shows fans that she is wise, thoughtful, and that she just might be the most intelligent person on the show.
10 Suzie Knows A Lot About Max Planck’s Theory
“Planck’s constant is 6.62607004.”
Max Planck’s constant value is the energy that a photon carries, according to Space.com, and Suzie confidently recites it in the season 3 finale. Dustin’s friends are not only surprised and happy to see that Suzie is real, but they also love hearing what she has to say about science.
Figuring out Planck’s constant is tough, but Suzie conquers it quickly, proving that she’s brilliant in the fields of math and science. Suzie is smart and capable in general, but she really excels here, and it is clear that she has a bright future ahead of her.
9 Suzie Comments On The Internet
“Do not worry about it. It’s just gonna change the world.”
In the season 4 episode “The Dive,” Will Byers, Jonathan Byers, Argyle, and Mike Wheeler drive to Suzie’s house. They want her to find The Nina Project but pretend that it’s video game related.
Suzie’s quote about how the Internet will change everything is one of the best Stranger Things season 4 quotes as it’s hilarious and true. Suzie is more perceptive than those around her and she can tell that everyone will be going online in a matter of years.
8 Suzie Stands Up For Herself With Dustin
“I haven’t heard from you in a week, and now you want a mathematical equation that you should know so you can save the world?”
Just like Dustin spends most of season 3 telling his friends that Suzie is real, Suzie wonders what happened to Dustin when he goes dark. Of course, Dustin is busy dealing with the evil lurking underneath Starcourt Mall.
Suzie doesn’t want to forgive Dustin immediately or shrug off the concern that she has about what he’s been up to. Suzie shows her intelligence when she tells Dustin that he owes her an explanation. Dustin loves Suzie’s wisdom and appreciates her brilliant mind.
7 Suzie Shrugs Off Mike’s Question
Mike: “Can you print this?”
Suzie: “No, my skills end at IP geolocation.”
In season 4, Mike is amazed at what Suzie can accomplish with technology, and Suzie’s capability with computers stands out even more since the other characters aren’t yet used to going online all the time.
In a world without smartphones and laptops, Suzie seems even smarter, although even if the show was set in the present day, it’s easy to imagine Suzie still being impressive. Suzie’s comment about “IP geolocation” proves that she understands the intricate nature of computers.
6 Suzie Understands What’s Going On In Hawkins
Dustin: “I’ve been really busy trying to save the world …”
Suzie: “Of course you have.”
There are many scary scenes in Stranger Things and the show strikes a balance between innocent child characters who are growing up and coming-of-age and some horrifying events.
When Dustin tells Suzie what he has been up to, she smiles and nods, understanding exactly what is going on. While other characters might tell Dustin that what he’s saying can’t possibly be true since he’s talking about monsters, which most would say don’t exist, Suzie knows that there’s another world out there. Suzie totally gets the evilness of Hawkins and wants to help, making her an endearing character.
5 Suzie Knows How To Change Radio Frequencies
“Copy that. Shifting frequency. Stand by.”
It is impressive that Suzie and Dustin can communicate with each other in season 3 despite not having access to smartphones and social media like teenagers do today.
When Dustin and Suzie’s connection becomes shaky, Suzie says that she can fix the radio frequency, proof of her intelligence and aptitude when it comes to technology. Dustin is always in awe of Suzie and it’s sweet to watch.
4 Suzie Wants To Know Why Mike, Argyle, Will, And Jonathan Are At Her House
“Who the heck are you? And what are you doing in my room?”
Suzie is a memorable Stranger Things side character thanks to how funny she can be even when she is not trying to be. For the most part, although Suzie is kind and friendly, she does not have the best sense of humor and is fairly serious.
But when Dustin’s friends arrive at her house in Utah, Suzie is understandably surprised, and she asks who they are with great comedic timing.
3 Suzie Is Skeptical
“Sixteen-bit? Why have I never heard of it?”
When Dustin’s pals lie to Suzie that The Nina Project is a new video game console, she’s not sure that this is really true. Suzie is also confused that if this console existed, why did she know about it?
While the other characters manage to convince Suzie to help them, it’s clear that she is still skeptical of them but wants to be there for anyone who is good friends with Dustin. Suzie does not suffer fools and is always ready with a smart question and witty comeback.
2 Suzie Knows The Value Of Teamwork
“There might be a way. But we’re gonna need help. And I mean a lot of help.”
Fan predictions for part 2 of Stranger Things season 4 includes a lot of teamwork, as the main characters are still dealing with the evil of Vecna. In the first part of the season, Suzie tells Dustin’s friends that she can find The Nina Project but she can not do it alone.
The fact that Suzie knows that she wants some help and support is smart, as she isn’t conceited and she realizes that it’s hard to work on a major project alone.
1 Suzie Knows Exactly When Dustin’s Birthday Is
“In two months, three days and five hours.”
While most characters would say the date of their friend or partner’s birthday, Suzie knows exactly how far away Dustin’s is, proving that she’s more intelligent than others on the show.
Dustin’s friends are amazed and impressed by Suzie at every turn, and she amazes viewers, too, as she’s careful, thoughtful, and detail-oriented.
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