Since its release, viewers have been sharing their opinions on social media, resulting in a wide range of reactions. While some fans are praising the performances, visual effects, and storytelling, others have expressed mixed feelings about certain plot points and character arcs. The series is generating lively discussions online, reflecting both excitement and critique as audiences dive into the latest chapter of the Stranger Things universe.
The long‑awaited fifth and final season of Stranger Things — Volume 1 of Season 5 — has premiered on Netflix, reigniting massive excitement among fans.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), reactions have poured in: some viewers are absolutely thrilled, calling the show “peak Netflix” and praising its intense drama and emotional highs. ‘
One fan wrote, “What a start to the last season it is. Epic action, heartbreaking moments, all done on a grand scale. This show remains a masterful interplay of light and dark, funny and tense, playful and deeply serious. This is cinema.”
Another fan wrote, “#StrangerThings Vol.1 is a fantastically frightening and bloody trip. Steve and Robin are still the GOATs, but Sadie Sink delivers a mammoth performance, while the bumper sized episodes don’t feel long at all. Can’t wait to see Vol.2”
“Stranger Things manages to feel fresh & new while paying homage to countless 80s classics, it finds that perfect mix of sci-fi horror & comedy, the cast are spectacular across the board, the characters are well written & the storytelling is both exciting & heartbreaking 9.5/10” wrote another.
Another user wrote, “Episodes 1-4 are a good return to form. Great character dynamics, visuals and the story is extremely interesting and engaging. I wish some characters had more screen time but overall the ensemble cast is balanced well enough.”
However, it hasn’t been all praise. Some longtime fans felt disappointed with certain aspects of the season’s start — calling parts of it “corny,” flawed, or underwhelming compared to the hype built over the three‑year wait.
On the critics’ front, the reception seems more positive overall: as of now, Season 5 holds an encouraging ~86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, this marks one of the lower Tomatometer scores in the series’ history, hinting that some critics and viewers see room for improvement.
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Additionally, the release didn’t go smoothly for all: within minutes of episodes going live, many users reported app crashes or streaming issues as millions attempted to tune in to a tech glitch that reflects just how massive the global buzz around the final season is.
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