‘Stranger Things’ Finale Earns Rave Reviews, Scores High on Rotten Tomatoes

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The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is now streaming on Netflix, and critics are loving it!

The new season has eight episodes and will be released in three volumes. The first three episodes came out on November 26th, the next three on December 25th, and the final two will be available on December 31st. The Duffer Brothers, who created the show, are also producing it, along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen.

At long last… we can begin. The trailer for the epic final season of STRANGER THINGS is here

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The core cast from previous seasons—including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Cara Buono, and Jamie Campbell Bower—are all back. Joe Chrest and Amybeth McNulty, who previously made guest appearances, are now series regulars. Joining the cast this season are newcomers Linda Hamilton, Jake Connelly, and Nell Fisher.

The first episodes of Stranger Things 5 have received a lot of positive attention from critics. Currently, the show has an 86% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 49 reviews, and viewers give it a 92% rating, according to the site’s Popcornmeter based on over 250 votes.

At long last… we can begin. The trailer for the epic final season of STRANGER THINGS is here

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Reviewers generally loved the season, especially how it recaptured what made the show so great – a blend of funny moments, thrilling suspense, and genuine emotion. The finale was particularly praised for resolving storylines that had been building for a while and leaving audiences eager for what’s next. Critics also liked how well the characters interacted and noted that the season successfully appealed to both dedicated fans and newcomers.

This episode was fantastic for fans! It really delivered on everything the series had been building towards, and the finale left me eager to watch the rest of the season. I loved the decisions the characters made and the unexpected twists, and I’m already anticipating what comes next.

Zach Pope

These first episodes not only build towards the season’s big finale, but also recapture the magic that made us fall in love with “Stranger Things” initially.

Zaki Hasan

It’s a powerful mix of humor, thrills, and heartfelt emotion. Despite some flaws, the story still feels genuine, and I’m really excited to see how it all ends.

Matthew Jackson

The latest season of Stranger Things is starting strong because the Duffer brothers have successfully recaptured the show’s original charm. By focusing on the core elements of the story – the friends working together – they’ve reminded us what made the series so special.

Ricky Valero

The first part of Stranger Things’ final season starts a little slowly, but the creators, the Duffer brothers, quickly find their rhythm and confidently guide the story toward its epic ending.

Tara Bennett

Okay, so I just finished the first part of Stranger Things 5, and wow. It’s really set the stage for an amazing finish. They’ve done a fantastic job of giving us that classic Stranger Things feel – all the nostalgia we love – but it’s not just a rehash. There are some genuinely surprising moments, and honestly, it’s left me on the edge of my seat, desperate to see how everything wraps up in the final episodes.

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2025-11-27 13:15