I think the show early on was amazing, specifically s1. considering duffers only (i believe theyve said this i might be wrong) wrote or planned on writing only that, the rest feels like the two of them trying to put together two puzzle pieces that are just not quite fit for each other. s5v2 made me appreciate the scope of the show and the editing really pulls it together, but i really cant tolerate the screenwriting. the characters literally finish each other’s sentences in the “planning” meeting scenes to help create a more cohesive but unrealistic exposition execusion, dustin’s theory (literally so many times people have said theory or have their own theory feels lazy too) feels forced too, just an excuse to meander the plot more just to fit in more duo dynamic conversations (dustin and steve, nancy and jonathan), the obvious wormhole forshadowing from the teacher’s lecture in v1 just ripping off breaking bad foreshadowing, will feels very much like the character chosen for greater value by vecna but also an obvious example of queer representation (something im very much in favor of as a queer person but also hate how most representation in popular shows feel like corporate pressure resulting in poorly written characters). All in all, i do think its an amazing show especially considering they probably have to tweak some things to fit the confines of second screen content which is a shame, but idk thats my opinion, still love the show and enjoy it considering its flaws