Stranger Things star wants you to stop blaming Murray for Alexei’s death

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A sad moment in Stranger Things Season 3 involved the death of Alexei, Murray Bauman’s friend, and the actor who played him, Brett Gelman, is asking fans to stop holding his character responsible.

Murray and Alexei had a fascinating relationship in Stranger Things Season 3. They began as rivals, but eventually learned to respect each other and developed a strong friendship.

In Episode 7, while at a fairground filled with questionable fun, Murray promises Alexei he’ll find him something to eat, even if it’s not great.

Just as Murray is about to give Alexei a corn dog, tragedy strikes – Alexei is shot by a hitman. Surprisingly, actor Bret Gelman thinks people are wrongly accusing him of the murder.

Brett Gelman wants Stranger Things fans to “give me a break” over Alexei’s death

In a conversation with TopMob, Brett Gelman explained that he believes Alexei helps Murray realize he’s capable of friendship and belonging.

I believe Alexei found a weakness in Murray, which ultimately changed him and led to him becoming more connected to a family. He wasn’t just someone isolated in a bunker anymore.

Gelman described Alexei’s death as a sad event. He explained that Murray initially disliked Alexei, but they later became friends, making the loss particularly tragic.

Look, I’ve been getting a lot of flak for not being there for Alexei when he needed help, and I wanted to address that. It’s been tough, and I just wanted to say my piece to everyone who’s been sending me negative messages.

Gelman added, with a sigh, that he feels unfairly criticized by some fans for simply going to buy corn dogs, and he thinks that reaction is inappropriate.

I really don’t understand why you’re upset with me. He simply wanted a corn dog, and he was hiding, so I went to get one for him. I had nothing to do with what happened, so please, just leave me alone.

I’ve been totally hooked on Stranger Things – all five seasons are up on Netflix right now! I’m also curious to see what the cast is up to next. If you want to stay updated on TV and movie news like me, I found this great YouTube channel called ScreenTime – you should definitely bookmark it or subscribe so you don’t miss their interviews!

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2026-03-23 18:19