The series finale of ‘Stranger Things‘ delivered emotional endings for many in Hawkins. The flash-forward gave fans updates on relationships, friendships, and where life has taken the characters after everything they survived. But one storyline didn’t get the same closure.
As the episode wrapped up, questions began to grow around Robin Buckley and the girl who meant so much to her. Vickie, who played an important role in the final season, was nowhere to be seen in the future timeline.
Vickie’s Absence Raises Big Questions
In the finale episode, The Rightside Up, the flash-forward showed where most of the Hawkins gang ended up. There were clear updates on friendships, family bonds, and even long-term relationships. But Vickie did not appear at all. The episode didn’t even mention her name, which immediately caught viewers’ attention. Because of that silence, many fans began wondering if Robin and Vickie were still together.
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The question reached the show’s creators, Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, who confirmed they had discussed Vickie’s future while planning the finale. However, they made a clear choice not to give a direct answer on screen. Ross explained that the flash-forward only takes the characters so far, and after that, the audience gets to imagine what comes next.
When it comes to Robin and Vickie, he said fans can decide for themselves. They might still be together, or they might not. Matt shared a more realistic take. He pointed out that most high school relationships don’t survive once people leave town or head to college. From his experience, very few couples stay together long-term, even if they care deeply about each other.
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Robin’s crush on Vickie was a big part of season 4. Both girls played in the Hawkins High School band, and Robin spent much of the season nervously trying to figure out how to express her feelings. Those moments were awkward, sweet, and very relatable, which made fans root for her even more. By the start of season 5, the show confirmed that Robin and Vickie were officially dating.
Vickie also learned the truth about the Upside Down and didn’t walk away. Instead, she stayed, helped the group, and even played a role in protecting Max during the final battle against Vecna and the Mind Flayer. That involvement made her feel like a real part of the core group. That’s why her absence later felt so strange.
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Fans also noticed that Robin and Vickie didn’t attend the class of ’89 graduation together. For many viewers, that detail hinted that the relationship may have ended before the flash-forward.
Another moment that caught attention came when Robin joked about “overbearing significant others” while hanging out with Steve, Nancy, and Jonathan. Some fans took that line as a subtle clue about her own relationship troubles. Others believe it was simply a joke aimed at Steve’s chaotic dating history. The show never confirms which interpretation is correct.
In the end, the creators chose not to define Robin and Vickie’s ending. Whether they stayed together or drifted apart is left up to the audience. It may not be a perfect answer, but not every relationship gets a clear ending, even in a story as big as Stranger Things.
