The final episode of Stranger Things Season 5 is now streaming on Netflix. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the popular series has officially come to an end after starting in 2016. Set in the 1980s town of Hawkins, the show follows a group of teenagers as they fight dangerous forces from the Upside Down, with the story ending in a final battle against Vecna.
The finale attracted huge attention worldwide. Soon after it was released, Netflix faced technical issues in several regions due to heavy traffic. Once the service was restored, fans rushed to watch the episode and shared their reactions online.
Netizens react to the Stranger Things finale
Reactions to the ending have been strong and mixed. Many viewers loved the emotional ending and felt the story wrapped up well. One fan called the finale "absolute cinema" and said they were happy to see the characters finally find peace after everything they went through.
Positive reactions pour in online:
However, not all reactions were glowing. Some viewers criticised the pacing and unresolved plot points, with one user noting that parts of the ending "didn't make sense." Another described the finale as "boring and slow," predicting mixed reactions among fans.
Here's what didn't work for some viewers:
All Episodes of Stranger Things Season 5
The final season consists of eight episodes:
- Episode 1: The Crawl
- Episode 2: The Vanishing of …
- Episode 3: The Turnbow Trap
- Episode 4: Sorcerer
- Episode 5: Shock Jock
- Episode 6: Escape From Camazotz
- Episode 7: The Bridge
- Episode 8: The Rightside Up
Season 5 was released in three parts. The first set of episodes came out on November 26, and the final episodes were released on December 25, 2025.