I know I probably sound nit-picky by wanting to maintain a base-level of realism in a series about Demogorgons, Mind Flayers, The Upside Down, spider monsters, and an evil psychic humanoid named Vecna. But when a series requires one to suspend so much disbelief to enjoy its storytelling (which I most certainly do), I still want its principal characters in Stranger Things season 5 remain true to form. We’re talking about regular kids (and Eleven) being thrusted into extraordinary situations, and it’s the “regularness” that makes the series so relatable.
Otherwise, we’re just watching Beverly Hills, 90210 with demons.