As hard as it is to believe, Purser only physically appeared as Barb in the first two episodes of Stranger Things. It's a testament to her talents and the character's instant adorkableness that Barb's legacy continues to endure. After Barb is pulled into the Upside Down by the Demogorgon, it feels like everyone in Hawkins, IN, just moves on — and the fans were not OK with that. The #JusticeforBarb meme was born, and it was clear that Purser had arrived.