Episode Two: “The Upside Down Response” explores the intense backlash and passionate debate that followed the finale of Stranger Things. The episode breaks down review bombing, audience score drops, and the widening gap between critics and fans. It examines the controversy surrounding Will Byers’ coming-out scene, separating political outrage from legitimate storytelling critiques. The discussion also tackles complaints about pacing, exposition, fake-out deaths, and the lack of major character losses. Alongside the criticism, the episode highlights defenders who praised the emotional farewell and communal viewing experience, while analyzing how the Duffer Brothers responded to the divided reaction and defended their creative choices.
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