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The Stranger Things Season 5 finale has finally arrived, closing the chapter on a series that defined an era for many viewers. As soon as the last episode dropped, fans rushed to X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts. The reactions range from heartfelt praise to strong disappointment.
What Are Netizens Saying About Stranger Things Season 5 Finale?
One netizen praised the creators, writing that the Duffer Brothers “absolutely stuck the landing.” The user added, “Some people were never going to be satisfied regardless. Do not let them sway you from experiencing one of the greatest shows ive ever seen if you’ve not watched yet.”
The Duffer Brothers absolutely stuck the landing on the finale. Some people were never going to be satisfied regardless. Do not let them sway you from experiencing one of the greatest shows ive ever seen if you’ve not watched yet. #StrangersThings5
— Wesley Shawn (@wesleyshawn05) January 1, 2026
Another netizen had a completely opposite view. This user wrote that Stranger Things lost its relevance over time. According to the user, the first two seasons were excellent, seasons three and four were decent enough to stay interesting, but Season 5 felt “bad and lame,” as if written by a child.
Stranger Things is a classic case of dragging and losing your relevance. 1st 2 seasons were top notch, 3rd & 4th not that good but new quirks and twists kept us intrigued. But S5 is just so so so bad and lame it felt like a child has written it#StrangersThings5
— Q. (@OhDearKarma) January 1, 2026
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A third user shared an image from the final scene and simply wrote, “The end of an era.”
The end of an era #StrangersThings5 pic.twitter.com/sHPe8OaaZU
— Kari (@whotfiskari) January 1, 2026
One user questioned the backlash around the ending. He wrote, “I genuinely thought it wasn’t that bad even tho the ending was lowkey quite unrealistic.”
#StrangersThings5 why is everyone complaining about the ending I genuinely thought it wasn’t that bad even tho the ending was lowkey quite unrealistic
— mariᶜʳᶠ (@mahstarkwy) January 1, 2026
Emotions peaked for many fans during family moments. One netizen shared a scene of the series and wrote that it brought instant tears.
Mike and Nancy holding their baby sister OMFG here comes the tears😭😭😭😭
Nell really has done a beautiful job as Holly Wheeler!! I LOVE the Natural chemistry she has with Finn and Natalia !!!! #StrangersThings5 #StrangersThings pic.twitter.com/1CBWodNkiB
— Joy (@joy_seewig) January 1, 2026
Another netizen shared a still featuring Hopper, Will, and Joyce together and simply wrote, “I’m crying.” This perfectly captures the emotional weight of that moment.
I’m crying. #StrangersThings5 pic.twitter.com/FlA6pIG5O2
— bian ꩜ | st5 spoilers (@Joycenhop) January 1, 2026
One more user admitted his opinion might be unpopular, but said he liked the finale. According to him, there was no other realistic way the story could have ended.
Apparently it’s a hot take but I liked the Stranger Things finale and feel like there was no other realistic way it was gonna go. #StrangersThings5
— Carson_Sweet (@Carson__Sweet) January 1, 2026
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The finale makes sense when you look at it over the whole 5 seasons. They slowly beat Vecna down and learnt his weaknesses. Once they got to his physical state they knew they’d finally end it all. He was only powerful when they were in his mind #StrangersThings5
— Elly (@Ch3rrythr111) January 1, 2026
I’m sorry, but Venca lost all of his aura in #StrangersThings5 pic.twitter.com/NnJC0O4RuZ
— Josh Titan (@joshbecker659) January 1, 2026
The ending to ST5V2 was much bigger than the ending of S4 that it felt like the whole last episode could be S6 (longer than 2h8m). I truly felt like the series finale was rushed, when none of the rest of the series felt rushed at all…
— Duolingo statements with threatening auras (@UnhingedDuo) January 1, 2026
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All things need death & negativity. This was a happy ending, ending & I’m ok with that. I got to enjoy this ride with my wife and 3 daughters. We laughed, we screamed, we cried & we were entertained & thats all we could’ve asked for. pic.twitter.com/Kn67nTOPKm— Kyri (@Kyri82) January 1, 2026
Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Overall Verdict
The X reactions make it clear that the Stranger Things Season 5 finale has deeply divided fans. Some feel the creators delivered a powerful and emotional goodbye, while others believe the show lost its magic by the end. Still, moments of family, sacrifice, and ending struck the emotional chord of many viewers.
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