Susan Hargrove, previously known as Susan Mayfield, is a recurring character in the second season of Stranger Things. She is wife to Neil Hargrove, the biological mother of Max and the stepmother of Billy.
History
Background
At some point, Susan divorced her previous husband and married Neil Hargrove despite his abusive nature, moving from California to Hawkins, Indiana in 1984.
1984
Susan kindly asked Billy to find Max, and didn't not intervene when Neil threatened him into doing so.
On December 15, she helped Max with her hair before the Snow Ball.
Personality
Susan is a kind, but timid housewife. Though she genuinely cares for her daughter and stepson, she has no qualms with Neil's abusive parenting methods.
Appearances
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| Major Characters | |
| Recurring Characters | Axel • Murray Bauman • Bruce • Lonnie Byers • Phil Callahan • Carol • Scott Clarke • Dottie • Florence • Connie Frazier • Funshine • Tommy H. • Benny Hammond • Neil Hargrove • Susan Hargrove • Heather • Claudia Henderson • Barbara Holland • Becky Ives • Terry Ives • James • Kline • Mick • Calvin Powell • Kali Prasad • Erica Sinclair • Troy • Holly Wheeler • Ted Wheeler |
| Minor Characters | Minor Characters • Minor Characters/Season 1 • Minor Characters/Season 2 • Lead Agent • Russian Agent • Ray Carroll • Russell Coleman • Cynthia • Diane • Earl • Eugene • Gary • Marsha Holland • Mr. Holland • Sara Hopper • Keith • Marissa • Donald Melvald • Merrill • Nerdy Tech • Nicole • David O'Bannon • Agent Repairman • Elevator Scientist • Lead Scientist • Hawkins Head of Security • Shepard • Mr. Sinclair • Mrs. Sinclair • Tina • Troy's mother • Brenda Wood |
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