Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2 Twitter Review

Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2 Twitter Review: Netizens Call It ‘Dragged’, Say Eleven Is Sidelined

‘Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2’ sparks fierce debate on X, with fans calling it dragged and mid, while others praise its emotional moments. Here’s what netizens are saying.
Amit Diwan
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Updated:- 2025-12-26, 12:21 IST
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Stranger Things Season 5 Twitter Review: As one of the most influential sci-fi dramas of the streaming era edges closer to its final episode, expectations around ‘Stranger Things Season 5’ have been sky-high. Backed by Netflix, the show has consistently delivered pop-culture moments, breakout stars, and a loyal global fandom. However, with Volume 2 of the final season now out, the response online has been anything but unanimous.

While Volume 1 generated intrigue and speculation, Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7), released on December 25, 2025, has triggered a storm of reactions on X (formerly Twitter). From complaints about sluggish pacing and underutilised characters to praise for emotional payoffs, fans appear sharply divided on whether the show is sticking the landing.

Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2 Twitter Review

Below is a roundup of unfiltered Twitter reactions, showcasing just how polarising Volume 2 has been:

@suzieesh. “not even biased but vol w of stranger things s5 was genuinely so ass. the pacing was terrible, the acting was shit, the effects lowered in quality, and so many characters were under utilized. why was kali reduced to a background extra?? KILL OFF SOME PEOPLE TO MAKE ROOM DAMN.”

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@_PapiWien, “Shit got way more crazy holy fu**, it explained what the upside down was and all the character moments were so tuff, can’t wait for the finale next week. Stranger Things 5 Vol 2 Rating: 9/10.”

@tategagged, “#StrangerThings5 vol. 2 was mid, literally everything and nothing happened at the same time…. and the writing….”

@PECHUNII, “bye such a waste of time, eleven completely sidelined, kali giving nothing burger despite her being iconic, johnathan and nancy lost asf, dustin and his ass bringing up eddie, heartstopper coded coming out scene, max taking 3 billion years to run, acting flopped #StrangerThings5.”

@tf141gho5t, “How in the world did this get out of the writers room? Y’all thought the final season of Game Of Thrones was bad? Stranger Things season 5 is a trope driven slop fest. The acting is horrible. The writing is abysmal. I will need to drink heavy for the final episode on New Years…”

@007_Mischaa, “will has powers, 008 is back, vecna took all the kids, MAX IS ALIVE, will becoming friends with robin, military ass kicked, and the wheeler family parents is on the brink of death. stranger things 5 volume one is batshit crazy.”

@sami_weiss24, “Episode Five: Will sucks. They made him way too powerful completely unnaturally, Noah can’t act, Oh my God, stop with the Will/Robin conversations, Steve is the only sane person left, so if he dies it’s even more awful, #StrangerThings5.”

@EduardOfArpinum, “Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 was rather boring. Rather dragged out; Duffers exercise no bit of brevity.”

@LavBloomie, “Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5 was genuinely so fucking disappointing dude, I won't go into spoilers but my god, They are so fuc*** afraid of doing ANYTHING interesting with this show, they've played it so safe, it's just annoying at this point.”

@YanaAdachi, “Vol 2 is so good. Steve & Dustin resolving their conflicts, Jancy confessions, Lumax reunion, Will coming out. All of these are very beautiful moments. If you guys love every character, you will enjoy the show more and not stressing out.”

@ZeM6108, “#StrangerThings5 (Vol. 2) - 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. Vecna no longer carries the same sense of terror he had in Season 4, and the way this volume ended was… just meh.”

@edgerton_harvey, “Vol 2 of Stranger Things S5 was decent but I’m starting to really dislike the constant expository dialogue. Also, no one died which was especially disappointing. The finale better be great because if it isn’t and no major character bites the dust, I will lose it.”

@madebymolls, “not to slag of EVERYTHING about volume two (tho it wasn’t that good) the ending was shit too. I expected a massive cliffhanger with a massive big scene to set the finale up, & it was just Henry rolling the kids eyes back. It shocked me yh but it wasn’t very hype. #StrangerThings5.”

@chelseaKar_, “el didnt had anything to do. Will was shiwn as weak again. Steve was sidelined. Dustin hugging people like he never did. Jonathon propsing nancy when the world around them getting apart. Max was on the wheel chair even since she came back. Vecna didnt even gave a proper visit. Seriously we overestimated duffer brothers. If they dont do some magic in the finale, this is getting a mediocre end ! #StrangersThings5.”

Stranger Things Cast and Key Characters

Season 5 continues to feature the sprawling ensemble led by Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers) and David Harbour (Jim Hopper), alongside Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven. The younger core includes Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp, with Jamie Campbell Bower returning as Vecna.

Stranger Things Finale Episode Date and Plot

With the series finale, titled ‘The Rightside Up’, scheduled for December 31, 2025, all eyes are now on whether the final episode can reconcile these mixed reactions. For many fans, the hope is simple: that the show delivers a finale bold enough to justify its legacy, and silence the critics.

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FAQ
When was Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 released?
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7) was released on December 25, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
How many episodes are there in Stranger Things 5 Volume 2?
Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 consists of three episodes (Episodes 5, 6, and 7), continuing the story from Volume 1.
Did any major characters die in Stranger Things 5 Volume 2?
No major characters die in Volume 2, which has disappointed many fans who expected higher stakes ahead of the finale.
When will the Stranger Things series finale release?
The final episode, titled “The Rightside Up”, is scheduled to release on December 31, 2025, on Netflix.
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