Of course, it will probably also lead to another encounter between Billy and Lucas, as Max’s older brother was known not to be a big fan of the two pairing up in Season 2.
The Stranger Things characters are dating, which is sure to make for some interesting situations.
Another potentially sad consequence is that Dustin and Will could be the loveless fifth wheels tagging along in Season 3, although as volatile as young love can be, who knows how long this whole dating thing will last with all the couples?
If nothing else, it gives the writers an excuse to write in a scene where Mike, Eleven, Lucas and Max all go to see Back To The Future, a franchise Shawn Levy confirmed will be referenced.