, we said the fourth season was a"triumphant horror-fuelled return" for the series. For the most part, season 4's long episodes didn't bother me either as they were necessary for its multi-narrative approach and extensive character development, particularly for newcomers like Joe Quinn's Eddie Munson .
And that's okay. Stranger Things season 5 should be completely focused on the series' protagonists and their fight against the Upside Down. We want to see our heroes' stories wrapped up by the season 5 finale in a satisfying fashion, with no plot threads left hanging once the credits roll for the last time.
Stranger Things 5 needs to answer some fundamental questions – but not to the detriment of its core narrative.