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Stranger Things Season 5 Faces Mixed Reviews Ahead of Finale

12/29/2025

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Netflix series Stranger Things season 5 has received mixed reviews, with the seventh episode "The Bridge" earning the series' lowest IMDb rating at 5.8/10.
Audience ratings stand at 57%, compared with critics' 84%.
Some viewers attribute the negative reception to dissatisfaction with character developments, particularly Will and Mike's storyline.
Fans remain hopeful for a satisfying finale that streams on January 1, 2026.

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Netflix series Stranger Things season 5 has received mixed reviews, with the seventh episode "The Bridge" earning the series' lowest IMDb rating at 5.8/10.
Audience ratings stand at 57%, compared with critics' 84%.
Some viewers attribute the negative reception to dissatisfaction with character developments, particularly Will and Mike's storyline.
Fans remain hopeful for a satisfying finale that streams on January 1, 2026.