Belinda Conrad is a recurring character in The Hardy Boys, played by Krista Nazaire. Introduced in the second season, Belinda arrives in Bridgeport after relocating with her dad, Brian Conrad, leaving behind her old life — including her old girlfriend — in the process.
Although the series originally follows brothers Frank and Joe Hardy as they investigate supernatural mysteries and criminal conspiracies in their small town, Belinda quickly becomes part of the group’s inner circle through her friendship (later relationship) with Chet Morton.
Belinda first appears in Season 2 Episode 2, “Conflicting Reports”, after Chet meets her while serving detention at school. The two hit it off immediately, and Chet invites her to meet the rest of his friends. She quickly establishes herself as curious, adventurous, and willing to get involved.
As the season progresses, Belinda’s role expands beyond romance. She becomes suspicious of her father, Brian, whose secretive behavior raises concerns that he may be involved in the larger conspiracy surrounding Stratemeyer Global. In Season 3 Episode 3, “A Promise of Trouble”, Belinda asks Chet to help her follow Brian after noticing his unusual behavior. Their investigation leads them to a motel, where they discover her dad meeting a mysterious woman. Although Belinda fears her father is hiding something illegal, he later introduces the woman as his new girlfriend, Angela Todd.
The same episode also reveals Belinda’s bisexuality. Her former girlfriend, Erica, unexpectedly arrives in Bridgeport hoping to rekindle their relationship despite the distance between them. Through their conversation, we learn that Belinda and Erica had dated before Belinda’s move and that she ended the relationship because she believed a long-distance romance would not survive. Erica asks whether they can try again, but Belinda kindly refuses, making it clear that her decision was not about denying her feelings, but about accepting that they were in two different places in their lives.
Fortunately, The Hardy Boys does not position Erica’s arrival as a love triangle between Belinda and Chet. After saying goodbye to Erica, Belinda continues with her plans to attend the drive-in movie with Chet, moving on without any animosity.
Belinda continues playing an active role in the central mystery throughout the remainder of Season 2. When she learns that Angela Todd — the woman dating her father — is connected to Stratemeyer Global, she secretly searches Brian’s briefcase for information that might explain his involvement. In Episodes 18 and 19, she joins Frank, Joe, Chet, Biff, Phil, and Callie as they investigate the conspiracy surrounding the Eye of the Beast and the Estabrook estate. Rather than remaining on the sidelines, Belinda contributes to the group’s investigations, helping uncover information while also confronting the possibility that someone close to her may be involved in the conspiracy.
One memorable sequence occurs when the group investigates Tom Elroy’s property. As tensions escalate and Elroy confronts Frank and Chet, Belinda releases Elroy’s dog from its enclosure, allowing the animal to chase away a group of teenagers attacking the property with fireworks. Although brief, the moment reflects Belinda’s willingness to act under pressure and reinforces that she is more than simply Chet’s girlfriend.
Throughout her appearances, Belinda’s bisexuality is handled with some restraint. The series never uses the word “bi”, nor does it devote an episode to Belinda coming out. Instead, her identity is established through lived experience: viewers learn she previously had a serious relationship with Erica, then watch her build a healthy relationship with Chet. Neither relationship is diminished by the other, and the narrative never suggests that dating a man somehow invalidates her previous relationship with a woman.
Although Belinda is a supporting character, her presence broadens the show’s representation of LGBT identities without interrupting its central mystery narrative. By acknowledging both her past and present relationships with equal sincerity, The Hardy Boys presents a form of bi representation that feels authentic. Belinda Conrad ultimately stands as a bi character whose identity is communicated through her actions and relationships rather than exposition, offering a portrayal that is affirming while avoiding many of the stereotypes that have accompanied bi characters on TV.