Stranger Things fans all have the same complaint after binging season 5 volume 1

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Okay, so Stranger Things season five, volume one is finally here, and everyone’s been losing it on social media – it’s getting huge praise! A lot of people are saying the first four episodes are amazing, but after finishing the fourth one, I’m noticing a ton of fans have the same issue. It’s like, we’re all thinking the same thing after that last episode!

One Instagram user called episode four “EPIC” and expressed frustration about having to wait a month for the next episodes, a sentiment shared by many fans.

One viewer wondered how the Duffer brothers would reveal this big secret and then end the show, but also expressed excitement for the second part.

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Others chimed in to leave crying face emojis at being left “on so many cliffhangers for a month”.

Following a shocking season finale that left viewers reeling, the story resumes in the fall of 1987. The Hawkins group is getting ready for one last showdown with Vecna. The final season promises a threat even more terrifying and dangerous than anything they’ve encountered so far.

Viewers and critics alike are loving the first part of season five! Here’s what some are saying:

The Standard

This movie is a delightful throwback to 80s adventure films. It’s a fun story about clever kids getting the better of grown-ups, filled with plenty of laughs and a genuinely heartwarming story. I absolutely loved it and want to see more!

Empire

The show still has everything that made it special – its dark, quirky humor, its beautiful and moving way of portraying difficult experiences and strength, and, most importantly, its playful spirit. It quickly makes it clear that hasn’t changed.

Digital Spy

The first part of Stranger Things is consistently suspenseful. The tension builds steadily, creating a feeling of intense worry, much like the emotional impact of the song “Running Up That Hill,” and it often comes unexpectedly.

Some reviews highlighted episode four as noteworthy:

BBC Culture

Episode four of Stranger Things is a standout – a thrilling 81-minute spectacle packed with action, featuring a massive showdown between the monsters, the army, and the residents of Hawkins. It’s clearly a high-budget production.

The Guardian

The fourth episode is a consistently exciting 90-minute ride filled with impressive visual effects and action. It builds to a fantastic climax that’s sure to get fans cheering.

Metro

The last few minutes of episode four were absolutely thrilling – I was practically shivering and yelling at the screen! The first part of Stranger Things season five is truly amazing and captures the magic that made us all love watching television in the first place.

While season five has generally been well-received, not everyone is a fan. Variety magazine pointed out that the show didn’t do a good job of showing how the cast members have grown up and become more complicated people.

Slate criticized the show for failing to develop its characters or itself, describing it as isolated and trapped in its own complicated history. They felt that Stranger Things had become stuck, with characters and storylines that weren’t moving forward.

Fans will now need to wait until December 26th to see the next part, and the final episode won’t be released until next year.

You can currently watch seasons 1 through 4 of Stranger Things, plus the first part of season 5, on Netflix. The second part of season 5 will be released on December 26th, and the very last episode will air on January 1, 2026.

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2025-11-27 17:50