Joyce Being a Badass
Sure, Joyce’s side quest is questionable since she leaves her minors unattended at the worst possible time. It’s with good reason, though, because she has to leap into action when Hopper manages to send a proof-of-life message out to her. Joyce (Winona Ryder) gained notoriety by taking on the Upside Down in season one to find her son; certainly, the USSR is not going to stop her and she fully commits to doing everything in her power to get Hop back. That badass determination Joyce is known for is on full display this season, while Hopper toils away in the deepest pits of despair.
