Stranger Things consumes its own originality in Season 5’s first volume

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Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 is criticized for consuming its own originality by becoming a "pastiche of pastiche," relying on bloated exposition, and feeling like a "feedback loop" of past seasons rather than a fresh story. Critics point out that the show struggles to offer new ideas and instead focuses on recap and lore, ultimately sacrificing the creative adventure of earlier seasons.

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