‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, Volume 2 Review: Genuinely Dreadful Netflix Slop

Netflix has ruined another once-great TV show with an absolutely abysmal batch of new Stranger Things 5 episodes.

‘Stranger Things 5’ Vol. 2 Explained: What To Remember From Previous Seasons And ‘The First Shadow’ Play For These Three Episodes

Find all the connections from previous seasons and 'The First Shadow' play that may help you connect the dots as you watch 'Stranger Things 5' Vol. 2

'Stranger Things' season 5 vol. 2 recap: What to remember before the series finale

Note: This story contains spoilers from "Stranger Things" Season 5, Volume 2. "Stranger Things" is coming to an end, but Season 5 Volume 2 had plenty of big moments to reflect on and refresh before the finale.

What Time Does ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Volume 2 Come Out Tonight?

Get ready, because "Stranger Things" Season 5, Volume 2 premieres tonight on Netflix. Here’s the exact time to tune in, how many episodes there will be, runtimes and more.
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Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 recap: All to remember before Volume 3 releases

Prepare for Stranger Things Season 5 finale and read about Volume 2’s detailed recap including Upside Down secrets, Will’s powers, Henry’s plan and major cliffhangers before December 31 on Netflix.

'Stranger Things' Quietly Fixes "Under Armour Error" in Volume 2

The final episode of "Stranger Things" premieres New Year's Eve on Netflix and in select movie theaters. New episodes of "Stranger Things" Volume 2 start streaming on Netflix on Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET. James Koh recaps the RB landscape from 2025, identifying the biggest surprises, busts and takeaways for fantasy football.

‘Stranger Things 5’ Soars To 34.5M Views After Volume 2 Sets Up Final Battle With Vecna; ‘Emily In Paris’ Stays Steady & Korean Drama ‘The Great Flood’ Tops Film

Second place went to Emily in Paris Season 5 with 13.3M views, which is basically on par with its debut week. Third place went to Dave Chappelle’s new comedy special The Unstoppable…, which had 9.2M views.

'Stranger Things' star debunks claims of 'unseen footage' from season 5, volume 2 as backlash intensifies ahead of the series finale

The Stranger Things series finale debuts on Netflix and in select theaters on Dec. 31.
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Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 ending explained: How major twist sets up the ending

By the end of Volume 2, the group finally settles on a plan: Vecna has to keep pulling the worlds together, because that is the only way to reach the Abyss. When the Squawk radio tower breaks through a rift, it creates a path upward, which will give Eleven the proximity she needs to reach him.

After The Duffer Brothers Hyped A ‘Very Pivotal’ Music Moment In Stranger Things’ Finale, I’m Stoked By The Clue In Volume 2

Luckily, the wait is nearly over. The two-hour series finale of Stranger Things will release on December 31 at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix. The episode will also be released in select theaters on December 31 and January 1, so be sure to check out local showtimes if you want to experience the Upside Down on the big screen.
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