Fans expressed frustration and disappointment with the Stranger Things finale, released on December 31, calling it predictable. Many drew comparisons to Game of Thrones' criticized ending, with some deeming Stranger Things' finale worse, while others felt it was still better than GoT's. Disagreements arose on X (formerly Twitter) regarding which show's finale was more disappointing, with some fans defending the Duffer Brothers' efforts despite perceived flaws.