by Chelsea StewartBuzzFeedBuzzFeed Staff This post contains spoilers for the Stranger Things series finale. In December, Stranger Things ended after almost 10 years and more than 40 episodes - but the reception wasn't nearly as strong as it was for the show's earlier seasons. Variety / Getty Images The fifth and final season is the lowest-rated in the show's history, garnering a 53% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes. Many viewers took issue with its visuals, writing, and bloated cast, with some calling it everything from a "generational fumble" to a "Game of Thrones level disaster.