Talk:Stranger Things season 5

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Critical praise for performances

In the text of this article and the eight episode articles, only a few performances are highlighted for critical praise: Matarazzo, Fisher (both specifically in the Chapter One article), and Bower (specifically in the Chapter Eight article). These articles are in-progress, and other sourcing may exist, but I condensed the lede sentence to reflect what has made it into the articles to date: The season received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly those of Matarazzo, Fisher, and Bower).... Praise for the performances of Brown and Wolfhard in previous seasons does not guarantee their listing for season 5, and I have not seen specific praise for Connelly's acting specifically. TNstingray (talk) 20:31, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

Conformity Gate?

Should there be a subsection under Reception about "Conformity Gate"? The viral fan theory concerning a secret 9th episode of Season 5 has had write-ups in Forbes, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, among others. Not exactly sure where the notability threshold lies on WP for fan theories given a moderate amount of news coverage Brendan ddd (talk) 01:20, 7 January 2026 (UTC)

It is certainly a very popular theory, and I would be for it’s inclusion (I will admit I kind of believe in it myself, lol), but some might feel it’s not encyclopedic enough, despite the coverage, so maybe we should wait until the outcome tonight before we decide anything Crystal Drawers 🍌 (wanna talk?) 16:58, 7 January 2026 (UTC)
I am also for its inclusion. Regardless or whether or not it comes out I think we should add it with the sources of course after today HiGuys (talk) 18:46, 7 January 2026 (UTC)
If so, then I think adding a controversy section will be the right choice. Hacked (Talk|Contribs) 19:19, 7 January 2026 (UTC)
Ok. I will add one ASAP. HiGuys (talk) 06:34, 8 January 2026 (UTC)
Section has been added with sources from Forbes and USA today, please help expand HiGuys (talk) 06:41, 8 January 2026 (UTC)

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