The concept of “fundamental morality” that Harbour talks about (which essentially means that characters should get what they deserve), is an arbitrary phenomenon in the world of “Stranger Things.” Although some characters are rightfully punished or vindicated, others suffer fates that they clearly do not deserve. For instance, Max (Sadie Sink) is currently in a coma and has been rendered blind, and her close brush with death could mean more tragedy for her character. Similarly, Eddie (Joseph Quinn) is still considered a villain in Hawkins, even after he died heroically to save the town. Eddie Munson, being the sweet person he was, clearly deserved better.
Keeping these character fates in mind, will the Duffers be willing to give Hopper the peace he deserves? As explained by Harbour, Hopper has undergone immense trauma throughout his life and deserves to be happy with his loved ones. However, now that Vecna is out to mold humanity to his will, he will try his best to hurt those closest to Eleven. Hopper, being Hopper, is also expected to put up a fight and put his life on the line to save the kids. Could something go terribly wrong in the meanwhile? While it is possible that Hopper will make it out alive, he might end up losing someone close to him. One can hope that he, at the very least, gets to take Joyce out on that date they’ve been planning for a while.
Anyhow, I’m also curious to see how season 5 of “Stranger Things,” especially Hopper’s fate, will unfold in the end.