Stranger Things Season 5 Flops: Fans Outraged as Netflix Drops Part 2!

On December 26, the earliest fans of “Stranger Things” had the chance to binge-watch Part 2 of Season 5 on Netflix, and there appears to be a general consensus…

BEWARE OF SPOILERS

Just three episodes left before the big finale on January 1. This Friday, Netflix released Part 2 of Stranger Things, featuring the folks of Hawkins as they strive to rescue the kidnapped children and decipher Vecna’s plot.

While the Duffer Brothers, creators of this sci-fi series, promised a particularly dark Part 2, it turned out to be profoundly touching: from Nancy and Jonathan’s breakup to the bond between Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) and Steve, and Max’s return, tears definitely flowed during this Stranger Things binge session.

Unfortunately, that might be the only memorable aspect of these three episodes, which scarcely moved the plot forward. Between needless dialogue and occasionally cringe-worthy scenes, fans did not hesitate to express their disappointment on social media, and their feelings are understandable. Here’s a glimpse of the chatter, particularly on the social network X:

“The fact is there’s absolutely nothing to spoil in these 3 episodes because, honestly, nothing really happens…”

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A Pivotal Moment… That Falls Flat

While we admit to shedding tears during the scenes of reunion between Max and Lucas (the series’ best couple, no arguments there), we were somewhat puzzled by the coming-out scene of Will (Noah Schnapp) in episode 7. A moment long anticipated by fans, it was ultimately presented in a rather odd manner.

Because it didn’t come from him: it was Vecna who forced the young boy to reveal his sexual orientation in front of his friends and family, to thwart the visions that Henry had planted in his mind. We are far from the powerful scene in episode 4, when Will becomes the Wizard. On X, many have expressed their disappointment with how his coming-out was handled:

Stranger Things has just 2 hours left to make amends and deliver the epic finale it deserves. Otherwise, the platform’s best sci-fi series will exit through the back door…

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