Netflix’s Stranger Things has reached a surprising milestone as one episode in the final season received the lowest rating in series history. Fans are reacting strongly ahead of the Vol. 2 release.
Season five of the popular series has been released in blocks. The first four episodes debuted on November 26, followed by three more on December 25. The feature-length finale is scheduled for New Year’s Eve, marking the highly anticipated Vol. 2 release.
Episode seven, titled “Chapter Seven: The Bridge,” has drawn mixed reviews from viewers. According to IMDb data, the episode holds a 5.7 rating based on roughly 50,000 user reviews, making it the lowest-rated episode in the show’s five-season run. The previous lowest-rated episode was season two’s “Chapter Seven: The Lost Sister” with a 6.0 rating.
Despite the low score, “Chapter Seven: The Bridge” has one of the highest total numbers of ratings on IMDb, second only to “Chapter Four: The Sorcerer.” Fans remain divided, with some praising the character development and others criticizing the repetitive writing in season five.
Attention has particularly focused on a storyline involving Will Byers, played by Noah Schnapp, coming out as gay. The scene has sparked both positive and negative reactions. Some critics suggest that organized review campaigns may have influenced the ratings.
The final chapter of the series will premiere on Netflix and in select theatres at 5 pm on Wednesday, December 31, completing the much-awaited Vol. 2 release. Fans are eager to see how the story concludes and whether the finale redeems the mixed reception of the previous episodes.
As the countdown continues, anticipation for the Vol. 2 release remains high, with viewers across the globe preparing to witness the dramatic conclusion of Hawkins’ latest adventures.
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