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Fans Slam 'Stranger Things' for Arcade Inaccuracies

12/1/2025

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Fans criticized Stranger Things season five for inaccuracies in a scene, noting the arcade Ghosts 'n Goblins was shown instead of the NES version.
Some viewers suggested the production team deliberately included these errors to spark discussion.
Critics questioned pacing, with NME describing the first volume as an appetizer, with the final episodes set for release on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

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Fans criticized Stranger Things season five for inaccuracies in a scene, noting the arcade Ghosts 'n Goblins was shown instead of the NES version.
Some viewers suggested the production team deliberately included these errors to spark discussion.
Critics questioned pacing, with NME describing the first volume as an appetizer, with the final episodes set for release on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.