Jonathan & Nancy's Breakup In 'Stranger Things' Is Confusing Fans

Spoiler alert: This post discusses plot details from Stranger Things Season 5, Episode 6.

Some breakups are extremely clear-cut, and then there’s whatever the hell happened between Jonathan Byers and Nancy Wheeler in the Upside Down. As a near-death situation forced the Stranger Things couple to start spilling uncomfortable truths about their relationship, Jonathan pulled out an engagement ring and launched into one of the most confusing maybe-proposals ever.

“Nancy Wheeler, will you not marry me?” Jonathan asked. “Do you accept my un-proposal?” After Nancy confirmed, “I accept your un-proposal,” the two professed their love for one another and pulled each other in for a long, tearful embrace.

So, um — are they engaged? Or are they shutting down marriage but staying together? Or did they just break up? It wasn’t super clear, but showrunners the Duffer Brot...