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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 1H 9M

Stranger Things 5: The ending that split the fandom

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Megan and Jeni break down Stranger Things 5, sharing their hot takes on the final season, what worked, what didn’t, and why the finale sparked so many mixed reactions. They also dive into the documentary One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5, unpacking the behind-the-scenes drama, emotional table reads, unfinished scripts, and the massive effort it took to bring the show to its end. This episode is a goodbye to a series that broke all norms!Follow us on social!Instagram: ⁠@whatwerewatchingpod⁠ TikTok: @whatwerewatchingpod

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