Pick of the week
Stranger Things
As this much-loved sci-fi thriller reaches its endgame, it seems to have narrowed its scope. The town of Hawkins – which was already under quarantine and military rule after the events of season four – now feels more isolated than ever as traces of Vecna spill out. Meanwhile, with Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven on the run, the odds are stacked against our young (well, young-ish) heroes. Still, as this final episode provides an incredibly exciting start to 2026 for devotees, the Duffer brothers are bound to have something up their sleeves. While it’s clearly time for Stranger Things to wrap up, the concluding season has been constructed with maximalist flair … so we can expect a fan-serving ending.
Netflix, from New Year’s Day
