Stranger Things Season 5 Reviews & RT Scores Drop With New Episodes

After a lot of excitement, Season 5 of Stranger Things is now out and getting mostly positive reviews, with high scores on Rotten Tomatoes. The final season of the popular Netflix series seems to be satisfying both dedicated fans and critics as the creators, the Duffer Brothers, bring the story to its planned ending.

Stranger Things Season 5 reviews are finally in

Season 5 of Stranger Things has received positive reviews. Jen Chaney of TV Guide praised its broad appeal, noting it’s “great at connecting with viewers of all ages,” and gave it a score of 9 out of 10.

Lili Loofbourow of the Washington Post praised ‘Stranger Things,’ noting it successfully navigated a lot of nostalgic references. Vicky Jessop from the London Evening Standard called it a classic 80s adventure, giving it 4 out of 5 stars and saying she thoroughly enjoyed it.

As a fan of the series, I can confidently say these new episodes of Stranger Things deliver – no one will be disappointed. I’m giving it a solid 4 out of 5 stars. And it’s not just me – Ed Power from the Daily Telegraph UK called it seriously comforting viewing, and even suggested it might surpass Game of Thrones in quality, which is high praise indeed! Things are looking really good for this show.

Ed Potton of The Times UK rated the show 4 out of 5 stars, calling it “richly entertaining with real stakes and a lot of heart.” Bob Strauss from TheWrap praised its simplicity, which he felt allowed the show’s compelling character interactions, cultural details, and unsettling mythological themes to truly shine.

Despite some positive feedback, the latest season received criticism. Sam Adams from Slate gave it a negative review, stating that the show feels disconnected from both its characters and the audience, trapped in a self-contained and stifling environment.

Ben Travers of IndieWire gave the first part of the season a ‘C+’ grade, noting it didn’t quite deliver on its potential. Roxana Hadadi from Vulture felt the season wasn’t as frightening or unique as it should have been as it approached its climax.

How Stranger Things Season 5’s Rotten Tomatoes score compares to past seasons

Currently, season 5 of Stranger Things has an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 47 reviews. This is a bit lower than the scores of earlier seasons – season 1 earned 97%, season 2 got 94%, and both seasons 3 and 4 received 89%.

With a current score of 85%, the latest season of Stranger Things is still considered ‘Certified Fresh’. Critics generally agree that Season 5 delivers captivating entertainment and confirms the show’s place as a pop culture icon. However, the score could change, as it’s currently based on only 47 reviews and will likely be adjusted as more reviews come in.

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2025-11-27 07:17