Stranger Things' Last Season Has a Massive Problem
In this episode, we break down our initial reactions to the newest episodes and the feeling that the plot has become formulaic (00:01:45). The season is suffering from having too many characters, which means there are no real stakes or consequences for anyone involved (00:02:42). We analyze the awkward execution of major character moments, including Will's coming out scene (13:15) and the confusing breakup between Nancy and Jonathan (11:11). The logic of the Upside Down continues to feel inconsistent and poorly explained, making the world-building feel weak (29:57). Ultimately, we discuss how the show has lost the heart and small-town mystery that once made it great (36:05). Join us as we explore how the series may have fumbled the bag right before its grand finale (43:21). ð Donât forget to subscribe for more movie reviews and discussions! ð If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a thumbs up and share your thoughts in the comments below. ð New episodes every week! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram -   / capedcritiquers  TikTok -   / capedcritiquers  AJ's Channel -    / @imisscomics  Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Discussion of initial reactions to Stranger Things S5 V2 & fan theories 00:01:45 - Season 5 critiques Repetitive plot points & illogical world-building elements 00:02:42 - Character Problems Too many characters & lack of deaths 00:04:13 - The Briefcase Theories about the briefcase's contents & its connection to the Mindflayer 00:05:00 - Apocalypse Cop Out The unconvincing patching up of the apocalypse between seasons 00:09:48 - Dustin & Steve's Relationship Dustin's changing attitude towards Steve 00:11:11 - Nancy & Jonathan's Breakup Confusion over whether Nancy & Jonathan broke up 00:13:15 - Will's Coming Out Scene Critique of the writing & execution of Will's coming out scene 00:17:51 - Music The show's soundtrack & the overuse of certain emotional cues 00:18:07 - Max's Return Awkward character interactions following Max's return 00:21:01 - Mike's Parents The missed opportunity to kill off Mike's parents for character development 00:23:09 - Jonathan's Role Questioning Jonathan's inconsistent characterization 00:26:08 - Nancy & Jonathan Actors The actors who play Nancy & Jonathan are married in real life 00:27:11 - Noah Schnapp's Acting Critique of Noah Schnapp's performance as Will 00:29:57 - The Upside Down The evolving & inconsistent logic of the Upside Down 00:35:12 - Episode Titles The uninspired episode titles for S5 V2 00:36:05 - Lack of Stakes Frustration with the show's refusal to kill off main characters 00:39:02 - Murray's Truck Scene Praise for the entertaining Murray's truck scene 00:41:40 - The Mindscape Confusion about the "mindscape" and its rules 00:43:21 - Fan Theories and Show's Decline Discussion of fan theories & the show's decline in quality 00:47:12 - Repetitive Plans The characters repeatedly come up with plans that fail 00:48:05 - Final Ratings The hosts give their final ratings for the episodes
