Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 7 | Will’s Reveal, Max Awakens, and Kali’s Dark Sacrifice

The portal is open, the truth is out, and the end is here. This week on Hot On The Stream, your hosts Mila and Andrew dive into the penultimate chapter, Stranger Things Season 5, Episode 7: "The Bridge"; Mila gets emotional over Max’s long-awaited awakening and Will’s powerful public coming out, while Andrew breaks down the high-stakes science of "The Abyss" and the group’s "Operation Beanstalk" to rescue Holly; they debate the controversial return of Kali and her pressure on Eleven to make the ultimate fatal sacrifice, while also addressing fan frustration over the episode’s bloated runtime and overstuffed cast; they analyze how these massive character beats prepare us for the New Year’s Eve finale and whether Hawkins can survive the collapse of the wormhole! (🚨 Full Spoilers for Stranger Things S5 E7 inside! Prepare for the final battle!)