The Myers-Briggs® Personality Types of the Yellowjackets Characters

In the chilling and mysteriously captivating series “Yellowjackets,” viewers are thrust into a complex web of survival, trauma, and the unraveling of human psyche. Each character brings a unique dimension to the storyline, adding complexity and drama to an edge-of-your-seat mystery that never stops raising questions. Here’s a deep dive into the personalities wandering the wilderness and suburban life, showcasing how their personality types influence their actions, decisions, and relationships.

Before you read on, though, keep in mind that as an MBTI® practitioner I can’t actually sit down and profile any of these characters. As I watch TV shows and movies, I’m usually only given small glimpses into the inner workings of these character’s minds. While these are my best guesses based on limited information, I may revise as future seasons come out!

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The Myers-Briggs Personality Types of the Yellowjackets Characters

Shauna Shipman – ISTP

It was extremely difficult to type Shauna at first. She seems, initially, like a very normal housewife and mother grappling with some guilt from her traumatic past. She seems cautious, frustrated, and warm-hearted. But as we get to know her more, elements of her true personality show up again and again. She’s impulsive, pragmatic, and trusts her own sense of reason over her connections with other people. Even though she knows it will hurt her friendship with Jackie, she votes for making the trek to look for resources, help, and water, because it’s logical. When someone tries to rob her and steal her van she insists on fighting back rather than fearfully handing her van over. She’s the first person to learn how to butcher deer (and a bear) while the other survivors were feeling squeamish. This practicality, logic, and quick ability to jump into action align with the ISTP personality type. We’re so used to seeing ISTPs on screen in male action heroes like Han Solo or John Wick. We’re not used to seeing ISTPs on screen dealing with female friendships, motherhood, and marriage. Again and again we see her prioritize her own subjective reasoning over the harmony of everyone else in the group. We also see her trust her own practicality and adaptability over mystical theories and brainstorming. These are all signs that she aligns with the ISTP personality type.

Find out more about ISTPs: Are ISTPs Rare? A Look at the Facts

Natalie “Nat” Scatorccio – ISFP

Nat is practical, realistic, quick-acting, and individualistic. She embraces authenticity and pragmatism, showcasing the strengths of the ISFP personality type. Like most Sensing-Perceivers, Nat is skeptical of mystical visions and the spiritual guidance of Lottie. She wants to trust what’s real, and she passionately embraces her own gumption rather than leaning on others. Nat may be fiery and passionate, but she’s also insightful and pragmatic. She doesn’t want to be pressured into being anyone other than herself; she’s loyal to her own sense of self and to her personal freedom. She feels deeply, but doesn’t want to share that with anyone. She’s passionate, but not concerned with group morale as much as what’s right for her on a personal level. These are all qualities of the ISFP personality type.

Find out more about ISFPs: 10 ISFP Characters in Movies, Television, and Literature

Misty Quigley – ENFJ

Misty Quigley twists the ENFJ archetype into an uncannily perceptive mastermind, combining an exuberant and friendly demeanor with a disturbingly strategic mind. She wants the favor of her friends; to belong, to be part of “the group”, to be appreciated for once. She sees ripple-effects and makes alarmingly accurate predictions. Her ability to disarm people with her peppy, warm attitude is over-the-top, like an ENFJ amped up on way too much caffeine. But this bright, overbearing exterior masks a more cunning interior. Like all ENFJs, Misty can easily spot patterns, anticipate outcomes, and map out her life accordingly. Her character is a rare exploration of the ENFJ’s capabilities when skewed by obsession.

Discover more about ENFJs: All About the ENFJ Personality Type

Charlotte “Lottie” Matthews – INFJ

Lottie channels the INFJ’s innate connection to the abstract, becoming a conduit for the spiritual and mystical elements threading through the Yellowjacket’s story. Her evolution into a spiritual leader, guiding her peers through the intangible, emphasizes the INFJ’s tendency to seek out and impart deep, often hidden meanings in their surroundings. In everything that Lottie does, she’s always looking for a deeper meaning, an abstract explanation. “The wilderness” guides her, there’s a pattern to everything, a purpose and meaning behind events – they aren’t just random. This is all highly aligned with the Introverted Intuition of the INFJ. The empathy and compassion that Lottie has also aligns with the INFJs Extraverted Feeling side.

Keep exploring: All About the INFJ Personality Type

Jackie Taylor – ESFJ

Jackie Taylor knows how to get people to work together and get along. She’s upbeat, friendly, and talkative, with a knack for creating unity. These are all strengths of the ESFJ personality type. But that’s not all there is to Jackie! She also appreciates her routines, traditions, and a predictable life. When she’s hurled into the wilderness, she doesn’t adapt well, and she’s hesitant to try new things. This is one of the struggles of Sensing-Judging personality types. They naturally create stability, consistency, and a steady routine. When life becomes unpredictable and feels out-of-control, they become anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. Jackie knows how to bring people together, but the ever-shifting reality she’s dealing with keeps her in a constant state of charged stress.

Find out more about ESFJs: 24 Signs That You’re an ESFJ, the Defender Personality Type

Vanessa “Van” Palmer – ENTP

Easy-going, pragmatic, and curious, Van rolls with the punches much better than the majority of the group. Her natural tendency towards adaptability and her hunger for new experiences make her a more well-equipped survivor than most of her peers. And her intuitive side keeps her open to innovative ideas, and even the spiritual leanings of Lottie. I considered ESTP for Van, but quickly realized that her openness to the mystical, abstract world was more aligned with an Intuitive (N) preference than a “trust only your senses” S preference. She quickly sees that there’s a pattern to Taissa’s nighttime wanderings, and deduces the meaning of it. She’s logical but warm-hearted, eager to embrace the mysticism of her experience as well as the practical challenges involved.

Find out more about ENTPs: 10 Things You Should Never Say to an ENTP

Laura Lee – ISFJ

Laura Lee (and her beloved teddy) bring warmth, generosity, and patience into the experience of the Yellowjackets. Laura trusts her experiences, is hesitant to except new things, but also has a practical side that shows up in her learning to fly the abandoned airplane in the wilderness. She is empathetic, supportive, and understanding, trying to use her religious inclinations to bring a sense of peace and stability to her friends and environment.

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Taissa “Tai” Turner – ENTJ

Taissa Turner is a take-charge, pragmatic leader who strives to be the best at whatever she does. ENTJs everywhere will relate to her competitive, visionary nature, as well as her impatience when others don’t get on board with her ideas. An accomplished lawyer and state senator hopeful, Taissa’s drive to succeed is unmatched. Her interests in soccer and politics are not just hobbies but arenas where she pushes herself to be the best. This insistence on excellence is a hallmark of the ENTJ’s competitive nature.

The biggest issue with Taissa is her struggle with pride and her reluctance to seek help for her own PTSD. She always wants to appear invulnerable, and prioritizes achievement over her own emotional well-being. ENTJs are famous for this kind of behavior; prioritizing tasks and goals over their own emotions. Over time, this can result in a build-up of deep-seated anxiety and emotional frustration, as we can see throughout Taissa’s story.

Find out more about ENTJs: 10 Signs of an Unhealthy ENTJ

Travis Martinez – ISTP

Travis Martinez embodies the ISTP with a unique mix of pragmatism and skill, especially apparent in his sharpshooting abilities and his hands-on approach to survival. His competitive nature and desire to be self-sufficient are textbook characteristics of the ISTP. Travis grapples with the internal chaos of his emotions, a common struggle for ISTPs due to their inferior Fe (Extraverted Feeling). This sometimes leads him to act impulsively or shut down in intensely emotional situations, as he finds it challenging to process and express his feelings.

Travis’s attraction to the mystical elements introduced by Lottie highlights his tertiary Ni (Introverted Intuition). This part of him is intrigued by the abstract and the unseen, driving his quiet curiosity towards the spiritual and the inexplicable. However, his skepticism remains firmly in place, rooted in his dominant Ti (Introverted Thinking) and auxiliary Extraverted Sensing (Se), which demands logical consistency and tangible proof. This internal conflict between curiosity and skepticism encapsulates the complex interaction between his pragmatic nature and his more abstract interests.

Walter Tattersall – INTP

Walter Tattersall thrives in his role within the citizen detective community, where his analytical prowess and creative problem-solving skills shine. Marked by his intelligence and exceptional deductive reasoning, Walter is a quintessential INTP. His passion for uncovering the truth, combined with an innate curiosity, drives him to explore various angles of a case, often bringing to light insights that others might overlook. Walter’s ability to think outside the box and challenge conventional thinking makes him a formidable asset, particularly in his interactions with Misty Quigley.

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Jeff Sadecki – ESFJ

Jeff Sadecki is the epitome of the supportive and harmony-seeking ESFJ personality type. At his core, Jeff is driven by a deep sense of familial duty and a yearning for harmony within his household. He consistently showcases an empathetic understanding towards his daughter, Cassie, prioritizing her emotional well-being and striving to maintain a stable, nurturing environment for her. This caring approach starkly contrasts with Shauna’s (an ISTP) relatively simplistic and sometimes immature perspective on Cassie’s feelings and needs.

Though Jeff’s decision-making process may not always be guided by cold logic—as evidenced by his ill-advised attempt to blackmail the Yellowjackets—it is always driven by his fundamental values and his unwavering desire to protect and support his family. His actions, though flawed, stem from a place of love and a genuine desire to do what he believes is best for those he cares about.

Callie Sadecki – ENTP

I love Callie Sadecki sooo much as a character. The way she has to watch her family unravel in completely unexpected ways and roll with it requires powerful resilence both mentally and emotionally. Callie is snarky, argumentative, logical, perceptive, and manipulative; all qualities ENTPs can have in abundance. She can easily sense when her mom is withholding information and piece together the clues to find out what’s really going on. She can also turn on the charm and manipulate situations if she feels unsafe or unsettled or needs to gain more information. This is a skill both ENTPs and ESTPs have in spades; they can go from being detached and logical to warm and engaging rapidly if they feel like it will serve their goals.

Ben Scott – ISTJ

Ben Scott, the Assistant Coach for the WHS Yellowjackets, has many ISTJ qualities with his pragmatic approach to life and dedication to his responsibilities. But, like most Sensing-Judgers, Ben likes dealing with the known and familiar. When the plane crashes in the wilderness, and he loses his leg, he’s faced not only with the unfamiliar, but with loss to his mobility and independence. In turn, he loses his optimism, can-do attitude, and sense of agency. ISTJs are known for their reliability, organizational skills, and practicality, but Ben’s physical and emotional trials lead him through periods of resignation and depression, making him feel like there’s no sense in even trying to go on. Thanks to Misty Quigley, he does keep pushing forward, but he frequently hearkens to his past and yearns for a life that is predictable and where his values and principles are still the norm.

Crystal – INFP or ENFP

Though Crystal was only with us for a short time in Yellowjackets, her character offered some much-needed heart. I can’t know for sure if she’s an INFP or an ENFP, as her scenes were so few. But I felt like her creativity, her love of imagination, performance, and authenticity aligned her with one of the NFPs. She’s used to being an outsider, glared at by others for her constant singing and humming. But she knows she has to stay true to what makes her happy in order to survive. I wish we had more of her to observe and analyze in the series! Perhaps Season 3 will offer more insight.

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