You first meet Max Mayfield in Stranger Things season 2, episode 1, titled “MADMAX.”

When Max First Appears

  • Max is introduced as the new girl in Hawkins who’s a standout arcade player using the nickname “MADMAX.”
  • The boys (especially Dustin and Lucas) notice her high scores at the Palace Arcade in the season 2 premiere and become curious about who she is.

Quick context about Max

  • Maxine “Max” Mayfield is played by Sadie Sink and becomes a main member of the friend group from season 2 onward.
  • She’s a California transplant and the stepsister of Billy Hargrove, and she develops a close bond with Eleven and the rest of the Party.

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