Stranger Things

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Season 4.5
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 15, 2016
Season #: 5, 4.5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 110 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 110
  3. Negative: 13 out of 110

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  1. Grendizer
    Jul 2, 2022
    9
    Season started strong, with some subplots being a bit less interesting. At the end this is some of the best entertainment I got on TV. Cried ugly tears at the end. This season and the boys are a treat. They do so much right.
  2. Stranger14
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Best 5 hours of the entire show
    I started of season 4 with low expectations, after season 3 I had no faith in Netflix to re engage me in the story but somehow as the season progressed I started to feel the old stranger things charm. it took some time to get going but when it kicked in it kicked hard. These last 2 episodes are (in my opinion) the best in the entire show. Somehow capturing    Best 5 hours of the entire show
    I started of season 4 with low expectations, after season 3 I had no faith in Netflix to re engage me in the story but somehow as the season progressed I started to feel the old stranger things charm. it took some time to get going but when it kicked in it kicked hard. These last 2 episodes are (in my opinion) the best in the entire show. Somehow capturing the character dynamics fear and thrill of season 1 but with a storyline of more epic proportions. I laughed, I cried and I sat frozen in shock as this season cemented stranger things as my favorite show of all time.
    Words do not describe my anticipation for season 5
    Thank you duffer brothers    … Expand
  3. BOWi
    Jul 1, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILER FROM BEGINNING TO END - I feel like those two episodes were too long and too short. I feel like scenes that should have been in episode 9 are missing... How did everyone came back from the Upside Down after "defeating" Henry? I would have like to know that... I'm also quite distressed with Max's health condition... This is major element... Also, the fact that Eddie died, plus that Hawkins is collapsing at the end made me even more sad.

    The final scene where everyone come out the cabin to see Hawkins burning felt rushed... Actors' reactions were so different from each other... I feel like they were poorly directed and had very little idea about what the "green screen" they were watching meant... Also, I don't understand how they could discuss almost calmly inside the cabin without noticing what was happening next to them, in Hawkins...

    Also... WTF happened to the Wheeler Family and everyone else?!

    Stranger Things has never been my favourite Netflix Original, and those two episodes won't change that.    … Expand
  4. joaotekiaware
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Duff Brothers gave us an explosive, emotional, tragic and brilliant end. This season made Stranger Things an epic TV show of whole time. The narrative construction, the production and effects had put this serie as one of those that it'll be remembered as a classic masterpiece of fiction. You'll cry, get angry, frustrated, anxious, chill and also happy and full of hope. Stranger ThingsDuff Brothers gave us an explosive, emotional, tragic and brilliant end. This season made Stranger Things an epic TV show of whole time. The narrative construction, the production and effects had put this serie as one of those that it'll be remembered as a classic masterpiece of fiction. You'll cry, get angry, frustrated, anxious, chill and also happy and full of hope. Stranger Things fourth season end it showing us to expect an epic end, I'm sure we'll have it.… Expand
  5. Grahamreviewer
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Wow…. Just wow. So good. Made me laugh. Made me cry. So exited for season 5.
  6. Elf-Healer
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    The season finale is a waterfall of both devastation and hope.

    I cried for fifteen minutes because of it. Not only because my emotions are at an all-time high right now, but due to the power of cinematography which is stronger than ever in this one.
  7. jamess
    Jul 6, 2022
    9
    Read all the positive reviews to echo my sentiments, I just want to mention the acknowledgment of Stephen King and Peter Straub's The Talisman in the finale, as that was an early version of the upside down. TNT was scheduled to make a miniseries years ago, but that fell through. Instead of remakes of his previous films (ahem, Firestarter and the upcoming Christine) some streaming serviceRead all the positive reviews to echo my sentiments, I just want to mention the acknowledgment of Stephen King and Peter Straub's The Talisman in the finale, as that was an early version of the upside down. TNT was scheduled to make a miniseries years ago, but that fell through. Instead of remakes of his previous films (ahem, Firestarter and the upcoming Christine) some streaming service should take a shot at that book.… Expand
  8. Diego507
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    Temporada increíble, preparandonos para el final de una de las mejores series de la historia.
  9. AlliDoisWatchTv
    Jul 1, 2022
    9
    WOW.... This was an amazing ending! I absolutely loved the season finale. Probably one of the best finales of a tv show season in a long time, since like GOT or even Lost. Cant wait for the next season.

    I cried, I cheered, I collapsed, and I slept like a baby after staying up past 6 am EST to finish this. Just woke up at 2 pm today, eating breakfast now and writing this review. My 4th    WOW.... This was an amazing ending! I absolutely loved the season finale. Probably one of the best finales of a tv show season in a long time, since like GOT or even Lost. Cant wait for the next season.

    I cried, I cheered, I collapsed, and I slept like a baby after staying up past 6 am EST to finish this. Just woke up at 2 pm today, eating breakfast now and writing this review. My 4th of July is gonna be awesome! I feel pumped now that I finished ST4.    … Expand
  10. bertobellamy
    Jul 3, 2022
    7
    Well, the season finale was truly spectacular until the last half hour, which, honestly was a mess. The acting was bad, and the way characters behaved after a tragedy seemed off. The reunions were not that impactful, and the ending felt rushed. Anyway, this could very well be the best season so far. Looking forward to the final one.
  11. Mal81
    Jul 1, 2022
    8
    A few plot holes throughout, but some really epic moments as well. The composers for this season, as well as song selection in general were KILLING it. Duffer brothers really getting better at directing too, superb editing
  12. jmneeley06
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    An amazing season

    Loved it!! I can’t wait for the series finale. Eddie Munson is the true mvp of this season
  13. jyphel
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    Story and characters back on track, as in the 1rst season. Happy to see the Duffer bros at their best.
  14. MetacriticOnur
    Jul 2, 2022
    9
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  15. Daniel-igospel
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    Ótima série... a netflix acertou dessa vez. Essa quarta temporada foi melhor que a terceira
  16. tranemonk
    Jul 10, 2022
    9
    Stranger Things Season 4 is becoming what the MCU was - a fantastic other world, complete with genuinely deep relationships amidst the struggle of good vs. evil. It's both the relationships that keep this show going and the continuity of the storyline. I know it's going to end with Season 5 but it's amazing.
  17. JesterRace
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    An amazing finale, setting up the conclusion of an amazing series. As a whole, season 4 was the best show of the series so far and one of the best in the franchise
  18. jacoblovesmetac
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    Wow. What a fantastic finale! It was filled with such excitement and emotion! I am so excited for Season 5!!
  19. Migs2209
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    It has blood, death, crying, high emotions. An epic season finale, which rewards the audience after almost 3 years of long wait. It was definitely worth it. Duffers are excellent!
  20. Lysy0021
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    Yes, it's no perfect, yes, it's a bit too long, but no other series brought so many emotions in my life as Stranger Things. My future grandchildren will have to watch with me 20-30-40 years from now, that's how much I value it.
  21. CarlElmore
    Jan 23, 2023
    7
    The season started off really good and while the last two episodes aren't bad, it definitely felt frustrating to watch the creators not wanna take any major risks besides the cliffhanger.
  22. Fixer84
    Mar 16, 2023
    8
    It's basically watching a movie of almost three and a half hours. This is not a defect, but a praise that must be done to make this happen. In the end what is a series and what is a film? Nothing too different when compared to the finale of the fourth season of Stranger Things, a now event series that sets the stage for the inevitable final season, which is shaping up to be great.
  23. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    I like it. I'm eagerly anticipating the next season! I can't wait to see where the story goes!

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#97 Best TV Season of 2022
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#20 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Darren Franich
    Jul 5, 2022
    75
    Plotlines individually were good, meh, or bleh. ... But the finale's crosscutting was symphonic, bangs and crashes and screams across realities. ... I mean it as a massive compliment when I say Stranger Things' weird kids are growing into weird adults.
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  2. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Kevin Fallon
    Jul 5, 2022
    70
    A person shouldn’t think a TV show is good but also spend the entire time watching it hoping for it to end soon, and being annoyed when it doesn’t.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    Jul 5, 2022
    40
    Too many times, you watch and go, “Seen this before. Yep, seen that too.” Even the dialogue nods to this redundancy. ... By the end of season four, though, the show is replaying its own greatest hits way too often.
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