Gaten Matarazzo's character Dustin Henderson from Netflix's Stranger Things sheds light on cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), a rare genetic disorder affecting bone and dental development. The condition,

They do their silly Star Wars handshake, laugh, and forget the world for a second. It feels warm and safe, even inside a noisy mall. This moment matters because it shows how much they care about each other. Their handshake is their way of saying, I missed you and I am glad you are here.

The Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) viewers meet in Stranger Things Season 5 doesn't feel like the same Dustin we've known since Season 1.

The final season of 'Stranger Things' hasn't mentioned Dustin's girlfriend Suzie, and Gaten Matarazzo thinks he knows why that is.

Steve and Dustin first shared a bond in the second season when Dustin needed help with the Demodogs. Steve changed from a high school bully into a protective older brother figure. The third season saw them cracking Russian codes together at Scoops Ahoy.

Gaten Matarazzo doesn't quite believe Saturday Night Live star Jane Wickline's claims that the Stranger Things kids are "the greatest threat to humanity right now." During a Dec. 13 Weekend Update appearance,

In Stranger Things 5, though, that pattern notably breaks. Dustin faces a dangerous issue, the ire of Hawkin’s murderous basketball team, and more importantly, beneath that, the depth of his grief, but not only does he not go to Steve with this problem ...

The second part of Stranger Things Season 5 has finally arrived on Netflix, building anticipation for the series finale, scheduled to release on New Year's Eve.