The fifth and final season of 'Stranger Things' has arrived on Netflix, offering fans long-awaited answers and a sense of closure for the characters, and the monsters, within Hawkins.

'Stranger Things' is a show I truly adore, so my excitement to see how this story would end was through the roof. And if we’re talking purely about the final episode; it delivers a brilliant, epic conclusion that closes the chapter beautifully. However, taken as a whole, the season is a little bumpier, with moments where its vision and narrative feel unfocused and, at times, disappointing.

Despite issues with pacing and an overcrowded cast, the season still delivers several excellent moments that are a joy to watch, alongside standout performances from Jamie Campbell Bower and Gaten Matarazzo in particular.

It’s bittersweet knowing we won’t be ret ...