Stranger Things 4 spoilers: What did Hopper’s letter to Joyce say?

Wondering what Hopper’s letter to Joyce said in Stranger Things season 4? Here’s exactly what the letter sent in the season premiere says. 

Stranger Things season 4 is here. Hopper is alive. And we have so many questions about how we’ll find his way back to his loved ones!

While things didn’t look good for our favorite sheriff when season 3 came to a close, Netflix had since confirmed Hopper survived the explosion at the lab. However, he’s since found himself in Russian custody with the burning question heading into the season being how he might escape.

It’s a plotline that plays out across the season, beginning in the season premiere when Hopper is able to send a letter to Joyce which triggers a domino effect for the two characters’ storylines in season 4.

Warning: This article contains major spoilers from Stranger Things season 4. If you haven’t seen it yet and don’t want the show spoiled for you, don’t read any further.

What does Hopper’s letter to Joyce say?

In the Stranger Things season 4 premiere, the Byers are adjusting to life in California which for Joyce has involved struggling to settle in with her new job as an Encylopedia phone salesperson. While others are ready to put Hopper in the past and believe he’s truly gone, Joyce continues to keep the faith and her suspicions are quickly confirmed when she receives a mysterious package containing a Russian doll.

Upon breaking it open, Joyce discovers a note from Hopper that not only confirms he’s alive but provides steps for how to help bring him home safely. Using magazine clippings to make the letter, the note Hopper is able to send from Joyce seems to have been put together by a Russian guard at the prison who is helping Hopper, in exchange for some cash.

Curious to know what the letter said? Here is the unedited version of what Hopper’s letter to Joyce said:

"“Hop is alive. He looks ford too date. Pleeze to make resarvazion, call 7-415-218-4642  (have pic of rest of numbers). Open twelve day P.E.T.T. No govt, pls. Kind regards, Enzo.”"

The letter, which was sent by a proxy, was used to confirm to Joyce that Hopper was alive as well as to provide a number to contact Enzo — which Joyce promptly did. We won’t spoil how things go once the two connect, but let’s just say it’s a wild ride!

Stranger Things season 4 is streaming now on Netflix.