After years of secrets in the Upside Down, unforgettable characters, and thrill, Stranger Things has officially come to an end. The final season wrapped up the story in a way that left many fans emotional, relieved, and nostalgic.
Sophia Kramer, a freshman, has been watching the show since before the 4th season came out and has loved it since. Her favorite characters are Max, Steve, and Will. Sophia thought season five was good but felt there were plot holes throughout the show. While she expected the main villain, Vecna, to be defeated, the rest of the ending was unexpected. Even though she is going to miss watching the show grow and develop, she is happy that fans finally got to see how the story ended.
Brookelynn Foote, a junior, has been a fan of the show since seventh grade, and her favorite characters are Max, Lucas, and Nancy. Overall, she enjoyed season five and liked how the show ended, even though she did not expect it. Now that the series is over, Brookelynn feels sad because Stranger Things was a show she always liked watching, and it is upsetting to know there will not be anymore episodes.
Caleb Kramer, a junior, started watching Stranger Things in 2018, before season three came out, and has been a fan ever since. His favorite characters are Steve, Lucas, and Derek. He thought season five was a strong way to end the series, but season three is still his favorite season. Caleb expected Vecna to lose but was surprised that more characters ended up with happy endings. Now that the show is over, he feels upset because he has been watching the show since elementary school, and it feels like saying goodbye to a big part of his childhood.
Overall, season five brought mixed emotions but mostly positive reactions. While fans are sad to see Stranger Things end, many agree that it was a meaningful conclusion to a show that shaped their childhoods and brought people together for years.
