The Verdict
"Stranger Thingsplays its cards just right in Season 5, solidifying its pop culture classic status with genuinely captivating genre fare."
TV Show Review and Other Insights
Season 5 – Stranger Things is a visionary Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller show created by the acclaimed Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen (Various Producers). Released on Nov 26, 2025, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by and distributed by , the show features a runtime of .
The story follows mysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl. Leading the cast are star performers Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated TV-14 , Season 5 – Stranger Things delivers a English audio experience presented in a Standard aspect ratio. Critics have praised the show, stating: "Stranger Thingsplays its cards just right in Season 5, solidifying its pop culture classic status with genuinely captivating genre fare."
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Critic Reviews
"If the actors are too old to be doing this, Stranger Things itself feels fairly energetic and youthful... The formula still largely works after all this time, and in most ways, the new episodes are a substantial improvement over the bloated fourth season."
"The good news is the Duffer Brothers deliver once again. The bad news? There seems to be a full-on rush to close this series on a high note."
"Almost despite itself, Season 5 pulls off a scene of impressive emotional payoff, pushing past all of the action of the earlier episodes to say something profound about being young. Put that on an action figure."
"The show continues to deliver moments of interest and tension, but the execution is uneven and several creative decisions, particularly in visuals and pacing, weaken the impact."
"Each episode is too long, too convoluted, too loud and too violent. And I’m enjoying the whole messy, derivative thing all over again. I’ll be as sorry to see it go as all the people who’ve worked on it since 2016."
"If viewers can process former child actors still playing kids, what they’ll find is a protracted but solid new offering in the Stranger Days franchise."
Audience Reviews
Stranger Things has been my favorite Netflix show since it released back in 2016. I was just going into middle school when it first came out and now I'm halfway through college. It has been a big part of my life and I will always hold a special place for the show despite not growing up in the 80's. I love this show so much that I even went to Fan Expo Dallas one year to meet Gaten and Caleb who play Dustin and Lucas in the show. The show has evolved greatly since season one but all the seasons have been a hit and I truly think they do such an incredible job with every aspect. Whether its the music or setting from the 80's, or the character development, or even the acting it all comes down to be very well thought out and I cannot recommend this show enough if you haven't seen it yet.
The first two seasons were fantastic. Other than the epic scene featuring Eddie playing ‘Master of Puppets’ in season 4 it’s been downhill ever since. The show used to be a coming of age story with a terrific supernatural plotline. Now it’s nothing more than an alternative lifestyle infomercial pretending it’s still a supernatural story. Here’s hoping Netflix doesn’t get their hands on WB…they’ll destroy it just like pretty well everything else they’ve touched in the last 4-5 years.
So far…tied with the fourth for me for best season. The fourth episode was amazing. It was a bit confusing in the beginning with the time skip and I didn’t like that happening, as that whole set up came to nothing. But once I got what was happening, it was incredible. (Will be updated once part 2 comes out)
Pretty amazing conclusion to the series that should be taken seriously
It's more of the same; the producers are manipulating the series to attract an audience, but nothing new has happened since the third season. And to be honest, the acting of most of the actors is very weak. You can savely jump this season and wacht the next will change nothing
Best show ever season 5 is my favorite so far and I love the cgi the storys the plot the twists and everything about it just perfection
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 – Stranger Things first air?
Season 5 – Stranger Things first aired on Nov 26, 2025. It is available on the Netflix network.
How long are the episodes and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of . It falls under the Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller genre, featuring a sound mix in English.
Who is the creator of Season 5 – Stranger Things?
The show is created by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen. The script was penned by The Duffer Brothers.
Who are the main actors in Season 5 – Stranger Things?
The top billed cast includes:
- Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers
- David Harbour as Chief Jim Hopper
- Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
- Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
- Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
Why is Season 5 – Stranger Things rated TV-14?
It is rated TV-14
Which studio produced the show?
Season 5 – Stranger Things was produced by and distributed worldwide by .
About the show
NEWMysteries unravel in a small Midwestern town in the 1980s, involving supernatural forces, secret experiments and one strange girl.
- Creator/EP
- Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen
- Genre
- Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
- Release Date
- Nov 26, 2025
- Rating
- TV-14