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Season 5 – Stranger Things

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Mysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl.

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Critics Consensus

Stranger Things plays its cards just right in Season 5, solidifying its pop culture classic status with genuinely captivating genre fare.

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Lisa Weidenfeld

Boston Globe

Almost despite itself, Season 5 pulls off a scene of impressive emotional payoff, pushing past all of the action of the earlier episodes to say something profound about being young. Put that on an action figure.

Dec 1, 2025

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Meagan Navarro

Bloody Disgusting

Series creators Matt and Ross Duffer maintain laser focus on corralling this action-heavy, epic-sized final season into a propulsive, nonstop sci-fi horror bonanza.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 1, 2025

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

In the end, maybe this really isn’t a season about the power of youth but the strength that comes from leaving childish things behind.

Nov 29, 2025

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Jean Henegan

Pop Culture Maniacs

But if you’re a fan of the series, I suspect this season will have a lot for you to like. There are some fun character moments, some moments of tension that actually crackle, and some interesting new friendships that emerge.

Rated: 3.2/5

Dec 2, 2025

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Barbara Ellen

Observer (UK)

A galvanising, gear-shifting climax suggests it intends to go out with a bang, not a whimper.

Dec 2, 2025

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Ayaan Paul Chowdhury

The Hindu

Volume 1 ends with the barest sensations of narrative motion. The supposed twists and reveals either wilt from overexposure or land with a randomness that drains them of impact. The pacing rarely drags, but the momentum feels automated rather than alive.

Dec 1, 2025

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Itsmyopinion Y

One of the few series that I love because of its cinematography, the story line keeps us in our toes and keeps us the loyal viewers guessing and this series never disappoints, like never! I will keep watching and can't wait for the finale of Vecna.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/01/25

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Simon R

great first volume, it would be 5 stars but they brought back 008 so bye bye half a star

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/25

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Nicole B.

So far, amazing! This is a love letter to the folks who grew up in the 80s, all the Gen Xers out there. I had Boppers in my strawberry shortcake lunch box! Others generations are not going to get the all the nostalgia that this show serves up as much as we do. Can’t wait for the next 4 episodes!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/01/25

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Waleed E

Clearly didn’t know how to conclude this series. Most underwhelming reveals and twists, so predictable.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/25

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Jennifer G

One of the most popular shows I've seen in a long time. Love the storyline. I definitely would recommend this show to everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/01/25

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Pablo B

It's been very difficult to watch this season of the show. Many of the original children are now in their 20's and look so awkward trying to play these roles. The constant bickering between everyone feels very tired at this point. the only thing keeping this from a one star or less review is that I want to see how this series ends. It's well past it's prime though.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/01/25

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Episode 1

Aired Nov 26, 2025

Chapter One: The Crawl

The gang evades the military to search the Upside Down for Vecna but overlooks a threat closer to home.

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Episode 2

Aired Nov 26, 2025

Chapter Two: The Vanishing of

After a vicious attack at the Wheeler home, Mike and Nancy confront the cost of secrecy, while El and Hopper embark on a rescue mission.

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Episode 3

Aired Nov 26, 2025

Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap

Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap; Holly explores her new surroundings.

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Episode 4

Aired Nov 26, 2025

Chapter Four: Sorcerer

The military tightens its grip on the town as Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape; El confronts the enemy face to face.

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Episode 5

Airs Dec 25

Chapter Five: Shock Jock

Mysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl.

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Episode 6

Airs Dec 25

Chapter Six: Escape From Camazotz

Mysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl.

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Episode 7

Airs Dec 25

Chapter Seven: The Bridge

Mysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl.

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Episode 8

Airs Dec 31

Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up

Mysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl.

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