Critics blast Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ for Will Byers gay storyline reveal

Critics are bombarding the penultimate episode of “Stranger Things,” calling Will Byers’ character’s exit scene “embarrassing” and accusing the creators of prioritizing politics over storytelling.

In the series’ final episode, “The Bridge,” Will gathers all his friends and family together for a tearful confession, telling them that he’s like his friends in almost every way — except, he says, “I’m not into girls.” Fans noted that the timing of his monologue seemed odd and forced due to the cast being in the middle of trying to defeat the series’ villain, Vecna.

“Waking up will ruin everything” user wrote He criticizes the development in X, calling it “LGBTQ+ nonsense”.

“Netflix decided to ruin the most popular show of all time, Stranger Things, by focusing its final season on Will coming out as gay, propagating that Will’s superpowers are because he’s ’embracing his sexuality,’ and focusing on the villain telling Will that his friends won’t like him if they find out he’s into guys…” he added.

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Another user asked, “How did Stranger Things go from such a great show to having the only way to defeat Vecna ​​be for Will to tell everyone he’s gay?” he said.

Brandon Leslie, founder and CEO of Florida’s Voice and RightLine news, also chimed in by commenting on a tweet discussing creators Matt and Ross Duffer’s story. intention for the stagemore specifically, Byers had to face his fears and accept himself in order to fully confront Vecna.

“Netflix is ​​doubling down on pushing the gay agenda; 16-year-old can’t kill black magic demon unless he comes out of the closet,” he wrote, adding: “Terrible and far-fetched.”

The now infamous scene was not the only source of sadness; Other fans also criticized the final season’s pacing, acting, plot, and more.

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Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers, attended the Netflix Stranger Things SAG Nom Com Screening and Q&A at the Metrograph on December 17 in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Netflix)

One user compared the final season to “Game of Thrones,” arguing that both were too rushed to adequately complete the story.

“This series finale of Stranger Things is giving me Game of Thrones vibes. Too much over-the-top, too long of a break, and feels too rushed. Ending the series with 8 episodes also feels…meh.” user said.

“Stranger Things has gotten really ridiculous. Terrible plot. Terrible cliché lazy writing. Terrible acting,” a second person chimed in, adding, “Why am I wasting my time on this nonsense?”

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Pictured from left to right, Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown attend the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” Season 5 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theater in Hollywood on November 6. (Monica Schipper/WireImage)

Netflix did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Per New York PostThe fifth season of the series was the lowest rated season Rotten TomatoesAfter the release of Volume 2, the audience rating of 73% dropped to 56%.

Positive reviews for both the scene and the fifth season were also plentiful, although some praised Will Byers as the best character and gave him a positive reception for facing his fear.

“Will Byers is for the fans” wrote an accountHe uses the hashtag “#protectwillbyersfromhomophobia”.

Another shared two photos of the character with the same hashtag and caption: “The epitome of Stranger Things! Will Byers is the best character and deserves nothing but happiness!!”

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A third user urged fans unhappy with the outcome to put their complaints aside and enjoy the rest of the hugely popular show.

“We’ve all grown up with this show, and now it’s really coming to an end. So even if you weren’t happy with Volume 2, that shouldn’t erase what the show meant to us. This is still a goodbye, so don’t forget why you liked it to begin with.” they wrote.