Reviews of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Volume 1 are mixed, with some outlets discussing what worked and what didn't, while others are analyzing the season's ending and its implications for the upcoming Volume 2. The show's creators have been addressing various topics, including a divisive episode from a previous season and the aging of the child actors. Additionally, a documentary and potential spinoffs, including one focused on Nancy Wheeler, may offer new perspectives on the series.