Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 reviews: The Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2, with three episodes, from fifth to seventh, is finally out on Netflix. Fans, all set for plot twists that keep them awake for weeks, have released their verdict on social media. Loaded with emotional twists and tear-jerking performances, even the Duffer Brothers, the makers of Stranger Things, couldn’t hold back their tears.
At the same time, fans on X (formerly Twitter) have called out the latest volume’s writing and reportedly had ‘no real depth’. But crucial moments involving Steve, Max, Dustin, and Will have moved fans across screens. However, the power of nostalgia drives audiences as they hope for a finale that can trump the disappointments they felt in Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2.
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 X reviews: What’s the Internet saying?
Flooded with social media reviews, Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 is all fans can talk about this holiday season. With the second set of episodes dropping on December 26, the two-hour finale is set to kickstart 2026 with the finale of the decade, officially marking the end of Stranger Things.
“It didn’t live up to expectations the way it should have. There are some genuinely strong emotional moments in this volume, and the Upside Down wormhole concept, which was intriguing, but the overall writing felt inconsistent,” opined a viewer on X. While the total volume was just about three hours, some fans felt, “Volume 2 was literally everything, and nothing happened at the same time.”
Episode 5 leaves fans disappointed
As Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 4 retains its position as the highest rated episode from the series on IMDb, fans agree with the poor reviews about episode five. “The pacing was terrible, the acting was S***, the effects lowered in quality, and so many characters were underutilised,” felt a user. Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 explores deeper into the world of Upside Down, actually explaining what it is and how it came about. “All the character moments were so tough, can’t wait for the finale,” read a neutral review on social media.
As things got more intense, emotional moments became inevitable. However, some fans felt that episode five disappointed, but “It was a very slow pace and not much actually happened. I enjoyed it tho,” wrote a netizen.
Coming to writing, some users even questioned how it got ‘out of the writer’s room.’ Comparing it to other disappointing sequels, fans did not seem impressed with the plot. However, the comeback of some crucial characters and the sudden turn of events have definitely kept the audience on the edge of their seats. As the Ultimate Hawkins showdown begins, it dives deeper into the history of the town and how there might be other threats still lurking around.