Stranger Things’ Joe Chrest Defends Ted Wheeler As A Dad Ahead Of The Final Season, And I Actually See His Point

Throughout much of the show, Ted hasn’t seemed very involved as a father – except for a few scenes with Holly. While this has actually benefited Nancy and Mike in their adventures, like dealing with monsters and hiding a fugitive, it’s led many fans to criticize his parenting. When I pointed out to actor Joe Chrest that Ted isn’t often seen as ‘father of the year’ in the first four seasons, he responded:






