Popsugar Entertainment Stranger Things Evan Rachel Wood Tweets About Jim Hopper on Stranger Things Evan Rachel Wood Has a Message For Stranger Things Fans About Hopper's "Unacceptable" Behaviour 10 July 2019 by Victoria Messina First Published: 9 July 2019 Image Sources: Getty / Taylor Hill and Netflix Jim Hopper may have captured the hearts of Stranger Things fans during the first two seasons of the sci-fi hit, but we see a whole new side of the Hawkins Police Chief in the Netflix show's newest instalment — and Evan Rachel Wood is not here for it. To refresh your memory on Hopper's past portrayals, season one paints the character (played by David Harbour) as a stand-up guy, as he works tirelessly to solve the mystery of Will Byers's disappearance and even enters the Upside Down to save him. In season two, he's seen as a doting father figure to Eleven while they live together in an off-the-grid cabin and he does whatever he can to protect her. This protective nature, however, becomes uncomfortably palpable in the third season, as he's overly territorial of Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) while she navigates her relationship with Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard). Plus, he gets extremely jealous when Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) so much as talks to another man. On July 5, just one day after the eight newest episodes hit Netflix, Wood took to Twitter to express a poignant message about Hop's "unacceptable" behaviour throughout the season. "You should never date a guy like the cop from #strangerthings. Extreme jealousy and violent rages are not flattering or sexy like TV would have you believe," the Westworld actress wrote. After receiving a few virtual eye rolls and responses that Hopper is "just a fictional character," Wood followed up by tweeting, "Yes I am aware it's 'just a show' and it's set 'in the 80s' even though this stuff was unacceptable then too, but that's exactly my point. It's just a show and this is a gentle reminder not to fall for this crap in real life. Red flags galore." You should never date a guy like the cop from #strangerthings Extreme jealousy and violent rages are not flattering or sexy like TV would have you believe. That is all. — #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) July 5, 2019 Yes I am aware its "just a show" and its set "in the 80s" even though this stuff was unacceptable then too, but thats exactly my point. Its just a show and this is a gentle reminder not to fall for this crap in real life. Red flags galore. — #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) July 6, 2019 We must admit, Wood makes a solid point, and her tweets have since sparked an impassioned debate among Stranger Things fans. Ahead, read through the varied responses to Wood's comments about Hopper before deciding whether you're ready to bid your Hopper-stanning days adieu. Many of Wood's Followers Chimed in Agreeing With Her Point YES, THANK YOU!!!! I was thinking this from the moment he manipulated Mike into breaking up with El. The man is chock-full of red flags.— 🌵Two-time Military Mum Ri💛 (@thereal_mrskim) July 6, 2019 1 / 17 I honestly wouldn’t have thought about that had you not brought it up. And you know what? You’re totally right.— Michael McKenzie (@patriotmckenzie) July 5, 2019 2 / 17 Yeah, I've liked Hop generally, but this season the way he's furious that his daughter is dating, & jealous of a guy who Joyce spoke to (despite emphasizing to her that it wasn't a date) wasn't a good look. He had a right to be upset at being stood up, but the Scott thing was 😕— Caitlin (@ThereWillBStars) July 5, 2019 3 / 17 Threatening kids & teenagers isn't ok. If you want your kid to be safe, talk to the guy. But the stereotype of the "shovel talk" isn't cool and isn't healthy.— Caitlin (@ThereWillBStars) July 6, 2019 4 / 17 Had this same conversation about Christian Grey’s character with my kids. Unacceptable behavior that would be considered abusive and stalker in the real world even though he’s “hot”. Hot disappears immediately when they’re abusive sociopaths.— Julie Scares Me (@jburr1017) July 6, 2019 5 / 17 Yeah he def has rage issues. And it seems like he's jealous "his daughter" has a boyfriend and goes out of his way to intimidate and break then up.— James Patrick (@jamespkruse) July 5, 2019 6 / 17 I was stressed just by him trying to trick her into a date that she was obviously not interested in.— suzanne (@suzannehatesyou) July 5, 2019 7 / 17 I liked him in previous seasons, but he's really making me uncomfortable this time around.— Jeff Shelton 🥧👖 (@ManOfPiePants) July 5, 2019 8 / 17 That whole thing in the beginning where he couldn't understand how to talk to his daughter like a human being was a *huge* toxic masculinity red flag— Joe Lamour ☕❤ (@lamour) July 5, 2019 9 / 17 Meanwhile, Others Weren't Fully on Board With Her Opinion It was the 80's. That's how it was. I survived it and so should you.— Jeanne Pierson (@jeanne_pierson) July 5, 2019 10 / 17 First of all he's fictional. Second he experienced some shit in his life. I know that doesn't excuse violent behaviour but it explains it.— ⚡🤡🎮 (@RedSmilexx) July 6, 2019 11 / 17 It's an accurate representation of another time. Even if it's a show, the glaring difference of behavior and(smoking) etc. Simply allows us to point out the exact reasons why are working to eliminate those traits in our present day.— Master Scorp (@MasterSc0rp) July 6, 2019 12 / 17 Actually it's not toxic. He just gets frustrated that she can't see his feelings for him and its driving him crazy, the poor thing and he hates to admit it but he loves her. Hes trying to not ruin their friendship.— Chelsi-Anna Imberi21 (@Spnaturalstar) July 9, 2019 13 / 17 We're not supposed to find hopper attractive, he's a broken overweight cop with alcohol problems. How does Stranger things make him out to be a sexy figure.— Aaron Gill (@ewanowana) July 9, 2019 14 / 17 Wood Chimed In to Clear Up the Difference Between "Protective" and "Abusive" He was being abusive.— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) July 8, 2019 15 / 17 The Actress Called Out the Hypocrisy of the Backlash She's Received Cue all the abusive people attacking me on twitter for posting a warning not to fall for abusive behavior like a popular tv character exhibited on a popular show because it reminds them of themselves and they feel personally attacked? Bring it on guys. pic.twitter.com/ZdPazB9v4y— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) July 8, 2019 16 / 17 *Drops Mic* I didnt even say he was a bad guy or to stop watching the show, I just said ‘dont date people like that.’ But alas, abusers hear an attack and want a fight. Proving my point with their own retaliation.— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) July 8, 2019 17 / 17 Stranger ThingsEvan Rachel WoodTV