Stranger Things teaser trailer: David Harbour is back as Jim Hopper for season four


Stranger Things teaser trailer: David Harbour is back as Jim Hopper for season four

***SPOILERS AHEAD***

The first trailer for Stranger Things’ fourth season is here. And the 50-second teaser has fans talking as the fate of series favorite Jim Hopper is revealed.

Though audiences saw the Indiana cop obliterated during last season’s finale, the trailer – titled From Russia With Love – shows Hopper alive but far, far from home.

The brief clip begins with a snowy scene, which zooms in to show people laboring away at a Siberian work camp. One of the prisoners: none other than our hero, Jim Hopper, played by David Harbour.

Alive and… not so well: David Harbour will be coming back for season four of Stranger Things

Fans already had a hint that Harbour was coming back to the Netflix series.

In a secret post-credits scene from last season’s finale, Russian-speaking guards watched over a prisoner, cryptically referred to as ‘the American.’

Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers shared the teaser with some season four details, promising danger, horror and excitement. 

Long distance: The Indiana cop is seen in Siberia in the clip - aptly titled From Russia With Love

Long distance: The Indiana cop is seen in Siberia in the clip – aptly titled From Russia With Love

Hard labor: Hopper is revealed to be alive - but a continent away being held at a Russian work camp

Hard labor: Hopper is revealed to be alive – but a continent away being held at a Russian work camp

Cliffhanger: Fans already had a hint that David Harbour's character was coming back to the Netflix series from last season's secret post-credit scene

Cliffhanger: Fans already had a hint that David Harbour’s character was coming back to the Netflix series from last season’s secret post-credit scene

‘We’re excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway.

‘And even more excited to announce the return of Hopper!’

‘Although it’s not all good news for our “American”; he is imprisoned far from home in the snowy wasteland of Kamchatka, where he will face dangers both human…and other. 

All American: In a secret post-credits scene from last season's finale, guards watched over a prisoner, cryptically referred to as 'the American'

All American: In a secret post-credits scene from last season’s finale, guards watched over a prisoner, cryptically referred to as ‘the American’

What's in store: Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers (above January 19) shared the teaser with some season four details, promising danger, horror and excitement

What’s in store: Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers (above January 19) shared the teaser with some season four details, promising danger, horror and excitement

‘Meanwhile, back in the states, a new horror is beginning to surface, something long buried, something that connects everything….

‘Season 4 is shaping up to be the biggest and most frightening season yet, and we cannot wait for everyone to see more. In the meantime — pray for the American.’

Stranger Things season four has yet to reveal a release date, but they have teased episode one’s title: The Hellfire Club.

Join the club! Stranger Things season four has yet to reveal a release date, but they have teased episode one's title: The Hellfire Club

Join the club! Stranger Things season four has yet to reveal a release date, but they have teased episode one’s title: The Hellfire Club