STRANGER THINGS 5 EPISODE 1 SHOCKED US! First Time Reaction

We’re back in Hawkins! Today we’re reacting for the very first time to Stranger Things 5: Chapter One, the beginning of the final season of the Duffer Brothers’ epic series. In this premiere episode, we reunite with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) as she faces a world still reeling from the events of last season, Mike (Finn Wolfhard) trying to hold the group together, and Will (Noah Schnapp) dealing with mysterious echoes from the Upside Down that he can’t ignore. Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), and Erica (Priah Ferguson) jump into new challenges, while Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Steve (Joe Keery), and Robin (Maya Hawke) find themselves chasing the next big piece of the puzzle. Meanwhile, Hopper (David Harbour) and Joyce (Winona Ryder) are trying to rebuild a sense of normalcy—if such a thing still exists in Hawkins. The stakes feel bigger, the tone darker, and the mystery deeper than ever—and this first chapter wastes no time reminding us why Stranger Things has become a generational phenomenon. If you’ve been with us through every season, hit subscribe, ring the bell, and consider joining us on Patreon for full-length reactions and early access as we begin the final ride. Strap in—Stranger Things 5 starts now. *WATCH THIS REACTION UNCUT* - https://www.patreon.com/posts/uncut-stranger-5-144520954 *SUPPORT HEROES REFORGED* --------------------------------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubHeroesReforged 🎟️ Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/patreon_reforged ⚙️ Gear We Use: https://amzn.to/2X3Pbzd 🛒 Merchandise: http://shop.heroesreforged.com *LISTEN TO THE PODCAST* --------------------------------------------------- 📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgg_dS3XFBiklEnuDh0BmWxBEeAbcfNpb&si=u1UgBo8TUK1aAWMX 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mClcvioNSVGcyDpqlBvYD 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heroes-reforged-podcast/id1315486440 🎤 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/40af005a-4560-40e2-811b-50089cb3f7e0/heroes-reforged-podcast *MORE REACTIONS TO WATCH* --------------------------------------------------- Stranger Things 4: Chapter 1-3: https://youtu.be/viGPO8Yhj3Q Stranger Things 4: Chapter 4-6: https://youtu.be/b2Bu3T0sDoE IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 5: https://youtu.be/tgqyi5hPWxo Frankenstein Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/s0VR0O24dYQ Dan Trachtenberg Interview: https://youtu.be/n_fYgtq2Rxc *FOLLOW HEROES REFORGED* --------------------------------------------------- X: http://twitter.com/heroesreforged Instagram: http://instagram.com/heroesreforged TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@heroesreforged *FOLLOW THE TEAM* --------------------------------------------------- *ADAM HLAVAC* — Creator, Producer Instagram: http://instagram.com/adamhlavac X: http://twitter.com/adamhlavac TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@adamhlavac Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/adamhlavac/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@adamhlavac *HECTOR NAVARRO* — Co-Creator, Host Instagram: http://instagram.com/hectorisfunny X: http://twitter.com/hectorisfunny *AGUSTIN RIOS* — Co-Creator, Host Instagram: http://instagram.com/el_santotaco X: http://twitter.com/el_santotaco *THEME SONG* Created by @OutofTheaterReviews *CHAPTERS* --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Like & Subscribe 00:15 - Watch along on Patreon 02:05 - Stranger Things 5x1 Reaction 38:10 - Episode Review 43:45 - Thanks to our Patrons