Neil Hargrove

Neil Hargrove is a reccuring antagonist in the second and third season of Stranger Things. He is the father of Billy Hargrove, the ex-husband of Billy's mother and Susan Hargrove, and the former stepfather of Max Mayfield. His abusive attitude against his family is the reason for Billy's issues. 
== Biography ==
=== Season 2 ===
When Neil and Susan return home, they discover that Max is missing upon seeing her bedroom window open. Neil then confronts Billy about it, who was supposed to care his stepsister, only to find out that Billy has no idea where she is (nor does he care). as he was getting ready for a date. When Neil calls Billy a "pussy" while berating him for neglecting Max, Billy refuses to search his stepsister. This angers Neil, who slams his son against the wall and slaps him before making him apologize to Susan, who tries to intervene by telling Neil that it's okay. Neil disagrees and says that Billy's behavior isn't okay, then forces him to cancel his date and go find Max, making him say "yes sir" in the process. After which, Neil and Susan leave the room.
=== Season 3 ===
Neil is seen through flashbacks when Eleven was visiting the psyche of Billy, who had been possessed by the Mind Flayer, and discovers Billy's past. He is seen on the beach with her mother surfing, Neil then berates him several times and is also seen beating up Billy's mother as he accuses her of cheating on him. As the flashbacks progress, Billy grows up to become like his father; even is shown hitting some kids. After, Eleven reasons with Billy about his past, who with a change of heart, sacrifices himself against the Mind Flayer to save her and her friends, dying in the process.
Sometime after Billy's death at Starcourt Mall, Neil divorced Susan and left her and Max, leading them to sell their house and move on a Hawkins trailer park. However, Max says that she and her mother have been doing slightly better since Neil's departure.
== Personality ==
Neil is Billy's abusive, xenophobic and violent father, whom he abused since he was a child, turning him into the bully he is today. It is implied that he also has homophobic tendencies, calling his son a "pussy" simply for looking in the mirror. He also proved to be sexist towards his ex-wife and other women, constantly insulting her and even hitting her. This also applies to Susan, who also abused her, even when she tried to express her opinion about his treatment of Billy by rudely interrupting her without letting her finish speaking. His abuse also caused Billy's mother to divorce him in the past.
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