Sam Owens

Actor: Paul ReiserAt first, Dr. Sam Owens was a tricky case as we were never really sure whether to trust him or not. But by the end of Season 4, he more or less proves himself as an ally, and there’s such an odd charm to his character, regardless of the horrible things he’s been a part of.We guess this gives him the benefit of the doubt. Though we’ll definitely keep an eye on him (that’s... read more

Dr. Samuel "Sam" Owens, portrayed by Paul Reiser, is a main character in Stranger Things, being introduced in the second season, while having a cameo appearance in the third season.

Owens was a high-ranking member within the US Department of Energy tasked with containing the strange events that took place in Hawkins, Indiana in 1983, replacing Dr. Brenner as Director of Operations at Hawkins Lab.[1] He oversaw the management and study of the Mothergate, but despite his best efforts, he was unable to stop the Upside Down's incursion, or prevent the Mind Flayer from possessing Will Byers. After Eleven used her abilities to seal the Mothergate, Hawkins Lab was shut down, and Owens helped Jim Hopper in arranging the adoption of Eleven as his daughter.