Stranger Things scored 18 Emmy nominations — including one for Barb 

actress Shannon Purser — whose character, Barb, became a fan-favorite in season 1 of the Netflix show (and whose 

demise will be addressed in season 2) — scored an unexpected Emmy nomination on Thursday in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series category, one of 18 total nominations for the Netflix show. (See the full list below.)

“Wow. I am so incredibly honored,” Purser wrote on Twitter. “Thank you so much. Congratulations to all the other incredible nominees. Special congrats to @DavidKHarbour and @milliebbrown and the Duffer brothers. You’re all incredible artists and I’m so happy for you.”

Wow. I am so incredibly honored. Thank you so much. Congratulations to all the other incredible nominees. @TheEmmys

— Shannon Purser (@shannonpurser) July 13, 2017

Special congrats to @DavidKHarbour and @milliebbrown and the Duffer brothers. You're all incredible artists and I'm so happy for you.

The character, who died in the Upside Down during season 1, was an instant viral sensation — with many viewers hoping she might return for

“I think that it’s Stranger Things. So there’s a possibility for anything,” said Purser, who also plays Ethel Muggs over on 

, back in February. “But I know about as much about season 2 as everybody else does. So there’s really no way to tell. But I’d love to be back if I had the chance.”

actors to score recognition from the Television Academy: star Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven on the show, and co-star David Harbour, who plays the town’s sheriff, also received supporting nominations. The show also landed in the best drama series category. See the full list of

Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Program (One Hour Or More)

Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (One Hour)

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Drama Series

Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media Within A Scripted Program

Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series (David Harbour)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series (Millie Bobby Brown)

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series (Shannon Purser)

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)

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