Deadline Recap: Tina Turnbow Joins Stranger Things Season 5

In the latest season of Stranger Things, we meet Tina Turnbow, played by Caroline Elle Abrams. She’s introduced as Erica Sinclair’s best frenemy and the sister of Derek Turnbow. Tina makes her mark in just one episode with her distinct “cool girl” vibe, almost derailing the group’s intricate “Turnbow traps.”

**Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 Now Streaming on Netflix**

In this season, a new persona from Vecna, known as Mr. Watshit, emerges. This character preys on Hawkins’ impressionable kids, first appearing to Holly Wheeler, who sees him as a witty imaginary friend aiming to protect her from monsters. However, things take a dark turn in Episode 1, “The Crawl,” when Vecna sends a Demogorgon to abduct Holly and drag her into the Upside Down.

Will Byers taps into his connection with the hive mind to uncover Vecna’s plans, discovering that Derek Turnbow is the next target. The group quickly realizes they can use Derek as bait to catch the Demogorgon, ultimately placing a tracker on the creature so they can find Vecna’s lair.

Episode 3 of Season 5 is titled “Turnbow’s Trap.” The plan involves sedating the Turnbow family and relocating them, transforming their normally cozy home into an actual trap. Erica, who’s been raving about her friend Tina since Season 3, faces a dilemma when she arrives at Tina’s home with a feigned apology and a medicated pie. Unfortunately, Tina’s obsession with calories prevents her from eating it, leading Erica to resort to injecting her with sedatives instead.

This is what we know about Tina Turnbow’s role in Stranger Things 5. So, who is the actress behind the character? Let’s delve into Caroline Elle Abrams…

Meet Caroline Elle Abrams: The Actress Behind Tina Turnbow

Caroline Elle Abrams, hailing from Florida, portrays Tina Turnbow in Stranger Things 5. She started her acting journey at the tender age of five, participating in local theater and commercials in South Florida. Some of her early work can even be found on her Instagram page from 2020.

Since those days, Abrams has been featured in short films, including her role in Just Deal With It and Radar: Bionic Dog Adventures.

While her exact age isn’t confirmed, Tina Turnbow is mentioned to be 13 in the latest season. For updates, you can catch up with Caroline on Instagram, where she shares moments with Stranger Things co-star Priah Ferguson, hinting that they are friends off-screen.

Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 is set to premiere on Thursday, December 25th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.