Brett Gelman Envisions Murray Bauman as a World-Traveling Hero

Stranger Things wrapped with a mix of happy outcomes, losses, and a hint of ambiguity for its Hawkins heroes. One character who didn’t receive a definitive farewell was Murray Bauman, with creators the Duffer brothers hinting in a post-Season 5 chat that “Murray’s doing his own weird stuff.” Now, actor Brett Gelman weighs in with his own take on Murray’s next chapter.

Gelman recently spoke about where Murray might head next, responding to fan questions about the missing final moment for the investigator. He suggested that while there wasn’t a formal goodbye on screen, viewers did get a glimpse of Murray’s path alongside Mr. Clarke. He speculated that a few extra seconds could have underscored Murray’s departure more clearly.

As for Murray’s future, Gelman painted a picture of a globe-trotting crusader. He imagined Hawkins settling down as “things are fine,” prompting Murray to seek out new towns with troubling signals. The idea is that Murray would spend the rest of his life hopping from one place to another, first cleaning up issues across the United States and then venturing overseas—Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. In Gelman’s view, Murray could become something of a superhero, solving small-town problems on a global scale.

If a Murray-centric spinoff isn’t on the horizon yet, fans can still explore what Stranger Things stars are up to next. And for more actor interviews and updates, the ScreenTime YouTube channel remains a go-to resource.