WARNING: This article contains spoilers forFargoseason 5, episode 4, “Insolubilia.”
But, according toFargocreatorNoah Hawley, the parallel between both of Keerys characters was completely unintentional.
Michelle Faye/FX; Courtesy Netflix
There was no nod toStranger Thingsthat was deliberate, he tells EW.

Joe Keery in ‘Fargo’ and ‘Stranger Things’.Michelle Faye/FX; Courtesy Netflix
For Hawley, it was important that Dot and Gators high-stakes Halloween face-off felt both lively and deadly.
It’s just whatever felt playful, but also could definitely do some damage to people.
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Joe Keery in ‘Stranger Things’.Courtesy Netflix