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Stranger Thingsdebuted in 2016 and was an instant hit among the audience. It brought back the 1980s nostalgia, had compelling arcs, and an excellent blend of sci-fi with horror. Everyone was invested in the fictional town of Hawkins, and the group of friends who crossed every hurdle together.
They come across government conspiracies, alternate dimensions, entities, and whatnot! But the show’s scope and ambition to evolve further has led to many challenges and fans seem to be at their breaking point now as frustrations continue to rise.
Stranger Things’decline in ratings after season 1
The inaugural season ofStranger Thingsmade everyone tune in to watch an extraordinary show that went on to become a cultural phenomenon. It received a near-perfect rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes which is no small feat but the score for every other season released after that kept dropping (viaCheatsheet).
Initially, we were introduced to the disappearance of Will Byers and the emergence of Eleven, a girl with telekinetic abilities. In season two, the ratings were still strong at 94% and the universe kept expanding, bringing in new elements like Mind Flayer’s influence over the town.
Season 3 had a more action-oriented narrative, and escalated the threat levels by adding Starcourt Mall as a central hub. However, the ratings dipped to 89% and people felt like the show was now leaning more towards spectacle, rather than substance.
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This trend continued in season four where the storyline was broadened further but the ratings dropped, now to 86%, which is the lowest for the series. We had moreinsight into the Upside Downbut fans felt that the show’s essence was now diluted.
Fans ofStranger Thingsare exhausted from the long wait for season 5
The gaps between the seasons have constantly tested the audience’s patience and even the most dedicated fans have been complaining about the same. The interval between seasons 3 and 4 was understandable due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with the final season expected to be released in 2025, the three-year wait felt too much.
nobody ever asked for y’all to make this show 100x bigger. your best season continues to be your first which took you less than a year to film and send over to netflix. half the actors lost their golden years and are never gonna get a job again like just hurry up JESUShttps://t.co/FrDz9jHAYa
half the people in this fandom were wearing pull ups when this show first came out. 40 marvel films have come out since s1 like you got no excuse for taking forever
Man, just get it over with. It feels like this show has taken five years to actually end
by the time they figure it out.. we will forget all about this show. Hell I’m just being reminded of it now.
literally non of the cast does anything outside of stranger things (except joe) i don’t see why it would be such a challenge
However, theDuffer Brothershave now suggested that even releasing it in 2025 will be a challenge. So it’s no surprise that people’s complaints are only growing. Viewers have begun to criticize the show over such delays and even pointed out that other movies and series have released content in way less time frame.
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In contrast toStranger Things,shows likeGame of Thronesmanaged to deliver annual releases, until S8. Moreover, the young cast has continued to age which negatively affects character believability and might diminish the show’s cultural impact.
You can watchStranger Thingson Netflix.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
