Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2. - AS BAD AS THEY SAY? - Angry Review

Quick Overview

The reviewers ultimately gave Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 a low rating of 4/10, citing disappointment with the handling of major character arcs like Will's, Murray's, and especially Eleven's, feeling that the writing was too focused on forced romantic resolutions and not enough on the actual threat or character development, despite the high production value of the finale.

Key Points: The reviewers universally rated Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 poorly, with the main reviewer giving it a 4/10. The primary criticism focused on the poor handling of character arcs, particularly Will's storyline and the lack of meaningful payoff for character relationships, despite the season being touted as the grand finale. The reviewer felt that characters like Murray and Joyce were sidelined, and Eleven's character arc felt unearned or poorly executed, especially regarding her relationship with Mike. A specific point of contention was the perceived forced nature of romantic resolutions, such as El and Mike, which detracted from the main plot points involving Vecna. The action sequences, like Eleven fighting Vecna in the final battle, were visually impressive but narratively weak because the stakes felt manufactured, especially since characters like Murray and Joyce were

Context: This video is a review of the final part of the last season of the Netflix series "Stranger Things," focusing on Season 5 Volume 2. The review is conducted by three commentators, primarily Angry Joe (the main reviewer), who express significant disappointment with the narrative execution of the finale, particularly concerning character arcs and plot resolutions.

Detailed Analysis

The reviewers express overall disappointment with Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2, culminating in a 4/10 rating from the main reviewer. The primary issue cited is the poor writing, which felt forced, especially regarding romantic subplots like Eleven and Mike's relationship, and the resolution of Will's storyline. The reviewer contends that the writers over-focused on these elements instead of the main conflict with Vecna. Specific criticisms included the lack of meaningful payoff for character arcs that had been developing for ten years, such as Murray's supposed redemption or Joyce's role. The action sequences, while visually impressive (like Eleven fighting Vecna, who was shown to be vulnerable to mundane attacks like a wine bottle), felt narratively hollow because the stakes were undermined by the writing choices, such as characters not dying when it seemed appropriate. The reviewers felt the series ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion to its long-running narrative threads.