Season Guide
Stranger Things — Season 5
Season 5 Review
The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.
Episodes
1
SummaryNovember, 1987. The gang evades the military to scour the Upside Down for Vecna — but fails to notice a threat lurking closer to home.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot…
2
SummaryAfter a vicious attack at the Wheeler home, Mike and Nancy confront the cost of secrecy, while El and Hopper embark on a rescue mission.Our TakeA strong episode with a…
3
SummaryWill gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her new surroundings.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles,…
4
SummaryThe military tightens its grip on the town. Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape. El comes face-to-face with the enemy.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but…
5
SummaryThe gang hatches an electrifying plan to reconnect Will to the hive mind. Tensions flare during a search of the Upside Down's Hawkins Lab.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves,…
6
SummaryAs Holly and Max fight to escape Vecna's mind, El must find a way into Will's. Joyce wrestles with guilt. Jonathan and Nancy face a turning point.Our TakeFine. Just fine.…
7
SummaryOn the anniversary of Will's disappearance, the party reunites to prepare for a battle with world-altering implications.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll forget the details by next episode.
8
SummaryAs Vecna prepares to destroy the world as we know it, the party must put everything on the line to defeat him once and for all.Our TakeVery good — not…