Stranger Things Season 5: Navigating the Upside Down of Fan Reactions
Welcome to the Upside Down. The latest season of "Stranger Things" has faced a wave of negative reviews from fans following the release of Season 5, Volume 2 episodes on Christmas. The show's ratings on Rotten Tomatoes have taken a hit, with Season 5 now being the lowest-rated season, dropping from 73% to 56% after Volume 2. The penultimate episode, "The Bridge," has received the lowest rating on IMDb, even lower than the infamous Season 2 episode, "The Lost Sister."
Fans have expressed their disappointment with the show, criticizing the repetitive plots, overstuffed cast, weak acting, and more. Many took to social media platforms like X and Reddit to voice their grievances, with some calling the season comically bad and criticizing the writing and acting. The scene where Will comes out as gay also received backlash, with some fans feeling it was poorly executed and unnecessary.
Despite the negative feedback, actor Noah Schnapp, who plays Will, shared that he was moved by the script for the coming out scene and found it resonated with him. The series finale of "Stranger Things" is set to premiere on Netflix on Jan 31, offering fans the conclusion to the beloved show.