# Stranger Things Season 5 Finale: A Game of Thrones-Level Letdown After 10 Years of Hype? Imagine investing nearly a decade in Hawkins' Upside Down saga, only for the final episode to drop like a Demogorgon in a kiddie pool—**fans are reeling from Stranger Things Season 5's divisive ending, with many slamming it as a "waste" akin to Game of Thrones' infamous finale**[1]. The Netflix juggernaut wrapped on December 31, 2025, after building epic tension across five seasons. Social media exploded with disappointment: viewers called out rushed plots, unsatisfying character arcs (especially Eleven's fate), and a finale that felt like it squandered the buildup[1]. Comparisons to **Game of Thrones** flooded timelines, with one fan tweeting, "that stranger things finale… pic.twitter.com/0PGM1uOkXW," capturing the collective groan[1]. Outlets like IMDb, ScreenRant, SlashFilm, and The Wrap echoed the split—some deemed it "forgivable," but others raged over toxic fan dynamics and unfulfilled promises, like Will's arc[1].
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1.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65640697/
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