Yes. Madelyn Cline played Tina in Stranger Things season 2.
It was a small, early role. It came before her breakout as Sarah Cameron in Outer Banks.
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Tina was not a main character. She was a Hawkins High student in the popular crowd, and she is easy to miss on a first watch.
Who Was Tina in Stranger Things?
Tina was a Hawkins High student and a friend of Steve Harrington’s group.
She is best remembered for one thing: she hosted the Halloween party in season 2.
That party brings several storylines together. Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington attend, dressed as characters from Risky Business.
Tina’s role was social, not supernatural. She did not fight monsters or join the main group’s investigation.
What Episodes Was Madelyn Cline in Stranger Things?
Madelyn Cline appeared in two episodes of Stranger Things season 2:
- Season 2, Episode 1 — “Chapter One: MADMAX”
- Season 2, Episode 2 — “Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak”
In “MADMAX,” Tina appears with friends as Billy Hargrove arrives at Hawkins High.
In “Trick or Treat, Freak,” her role is clearer. She hosts the Halloween party at her house.
Season 2 premiered on Netflix on October 27, 2017.
What Madelyn Cline Did Not Play in Stranger Things
The old version of this article mixed up several roles. Here is the corrected picture:
- Madelyn Cline did not play Nancy Wheeler. Nancy is played by Natalia Dyer.
- Madelyn Cline did not play Robin. Robin, introduced in season 3, is played by Maya Hawke.
- Madelyn Cline did not play Eleven. Eleven is played by Millie Bobby Brown.
- Tina in season 2 is not the same as a later mention of a Tina in season 4. Cline’s Tina belongs to season 2.
Robin works at Scoops Ahoy with Steve Harrington in season 3. That is a different character, played by a different actor.
Who Does Madelyn Cline Play in Outer Banks?
Madelyn Cline plays Sarah Cameron in Outer Banks.
Sarah is from the wealthy Cameron family on Figure Eight. She becomes close to John B Routledge, played by Chase Stokes, and to the Pogues.
Outer Banks premiered on Netflix in 2020. Sarah Cameron became Cline’s breakout role.
Is the Guy From Outer Banks in Stranger Things?
Yes — but not as Steve Harrington.
Chase Stokes, who plays John B in Outer Banks, appeared in Stranger Things season 1, episode 6, “Chapter Six: The Monster.”
He played Reed, a Hawkins High student in a brief scene. Steve Harrington is played by Joe Keery.
Stokes had auditioned for Steve Harrington. He did not get that part, but he was cast in the small role of Reed.
Who Did Madelyn Cline Play in The Originals?
Madelyn Cline played Jessica in The Originals.
She appeared in three episodes of season 4 in 2017. Jessica was a French Quarter witch chosen as a Harvest girl.
She did not play Sarah Cameron in The Originals. Sarah Cameron exists only in Outer Banks.
Who Did Madelyn Cline Play in Glass Onion?
Madelyn Cline played Whiskey in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022).
Whiskey is the girlfriend and streaming partner of Duke Cody, played by Dave Bautista.
The film was directed by Rian Johnson and stars Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc. Cline did not play Sarah Cameron in Glass Onion.
Madelyn Cline: Key Facts
- Born: December 21, 1997, in Goose Creek, South Carolina, near Charleston.
- Best known for: Sarah Cameron in Outer Banks (2020– ).
- Stranger Things role: Tina, season 2, episodes 1 and 2.
- The Originals role: Jessica, three episodes in season 4.
- Glass Onion role: Whiskey (2022).
- Later film role: Danica in I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).
Madelyn Cline’s Career in Brief
| Project | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger Things | Tina | Season 2, 2 episodes, 2017 |
| The Originals | Jessica | Season 4, 3 episodes, 2017 |
| Outer Banks | Sarah Cameron | Main role, from 2020 |
| Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Whiskey | Film, 2022 |
| I Know What You Did Last Summer | Danica | Film, 2025 |
Cline started with small television roles. Outer Banks turned her into a widely recognised Netflix lead, and Glass Onion gave her a high-profile film ensemble role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Madelyn Cline appear in Stranger Things?
Yes. She played Tina in season 2, in “Chapter One: MADMAX” and “Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak.”
How many episodes of Stranger Things was Madelyn Cline in?
Two episodes, both in season 2.
Was Madelyn Cline’s Stranger Things character important to the main plot?
No. Tina was a supporting high school character. Her Halloween party is a memorable social scene, but she was not part of the supernatural investigation.
Who plays Sarah Cameron in Outer Banks?
Madelyn Cline plays Sarah Cameron.
Did Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes both appear in Stranger Things?
Yes. Cline played Tina in season 2. Stokes played Reed in season 1, episode 6.
