Genre: Thriller/ Drama/ Fantasy/ Horror
The first four episodes of season 5 were amazing, I rewatched them already and I couldn’t really fault them. The second volume does have some flaws, but every season has.
Hopper and Eleven broke into the military base in the Upside Down, discovering it wasn’t Vecna they were holding captive, but Kali, whom we met in season 2. Max and Holly are in Henry’s subconscious, trying to find a way out. Dustin, Steve, Nancy and Jonathan are in the Upside Down. And episode 4 ended with the most epic moment, with Will having powers and defeating three Demogorgons, saving his friends. Episode five picks up where we left off.
Episode 5-7 are a journey to get to that final battle. And they take their time for all the characters. Many things get resolved and explained, with some surprises here and there. The people who are calling this volume anti-climactic are missing the point. These episodes weren’t filled with action, but had a lot more build-up and character driven moments. We need certain things to be resolved before the end. And because the stakes are going to be high in the final episode, there will be no time in that final episode, which most likely will be action packed. People who didn’t like this volume probably have the attention span of a toddler.
The actors are doing a great job. Gaten Matarazzo, as Dustin Henderon, definitely stole the show in these three episodes. Especially the scenes between Dustin and Steve, which were very important and necessary, were a highlight of volume 2. Noah Schnapp, who already shines in volume 1 as Will, also deserves praise. His speech touched me to the core and his performance overall is strong. Also Nell Fisher and Sadie Sink, as Holly and Max, deserve attention. That one scene in the Mindflayer’s Lair was so good and both had a convincing performance. Rooting for both of them constantly. The moment Max and Lucas reunite was a favorite moment as well. Emotional and long-awaited. Episode 7, The Bridge, was overall a very emotional episode. One of the most memorable moments of this volume was where Karen Wheeler saved Robin, Vicky, Lucas and Max. Momma Wheeler kicked some ass again and I absolutely did not see that coming, until I saw the gas tank in the dryer. What a moment! And the return of Mr. Clarke, and a bigger role as well, also made me very happy.
I only had two problems with this volume. One being the scene between Jonathan and Nancy. Although a beautiful moment between the two, which was clearly a break-up (lots of people seemed to have missed this part, but I thought it was pretty clear), it would have been more logical if at least one of these characters didn’t make it out alive. Not that I wished for them to die, but they previously saw several people who died in the melting matter, but Jonathan and Nancy don’t. The second problem is Kali. I do like the fact that they are given that one episode from season more purpose. But I don’t think they are using her character like they should. I think we are now meant to believe Eleven will sacrifice herself to save everyone, but it will not play out like that. Unnecessarily trying to lead us to a certain path.
The people hating on these episode are, again, clearly missing the point. The fact that a main characters has yet to die is one thing that people are mad about. Because over all the seasons, they only killed off secondary characters, that were introduced to us in that season. But the Duffer Brothers have been very clear about the fact that “Stranger Things” is not like “Game of Thrones”, where they are going to kill off several main characters. It’s not that kind of show. Haters gonna hate. They are going to be mad if they won’t kill off anyone, they will be mad if they only kill off one character, and when it is their favorite character that dies they are going to be mad about that. You’re never going to do it right for everyone. But the hate “Stranger Things” season 5 volume 2 is getting, is unjustified.
So, to all the negative people. You are entitled to your opinion, but you’re clearly missing the point of it all. What the Duffer Brothers did for episode 5-7 fits the tone and atmosphere of the show. It has some flaws, but it’s definitely still very good. And I can’t wait for that final episode. Luckily not that long of a wait this time.
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