Find all the connections from previous seasons and 'The First Shadow' play that may help you connect the dots as you watch 'Stranger Things 5' Vol. 2

The play reveals that the cave system was where Henry first ventured to Dimension X — now dubbed "The Abyss" in Stranger Things. That's the alternate dimension where the Mind Flayer and Demogorgons are from, as opposed to the Upside Down, which Volume 2 reveals is a bridge connecting the Abyss to our world.

Volume 2 of Stranger Things' final season fails to reach the highs of the first four episodes. Read our review.

Volume 2 of the final season (5) of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things dropped and soon triggered a flurry of memes on social media, which we shall serve within a few scrolls, we promise.

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 dropped on Netflix today, but not everyone is thrilled. As fans rushed online with their first reactions, disappointment dominated X. Many were not happy with how the second part of the show's fifth season ended.

The wait is nearly over for fans of Stranger Things. Netflix has revealed release dates for the fifth and final season, promising one last showdown in Hawkins, Indiana, as the beloved characters prepare to face Vecna. Each volume drops at 5:00 p.m. PST with global release times adjusted by region.

Volume 2 is getting ready to premiere on Netflix sooner than you would think.  Right now, the NFL is dominating the streaming landscape with the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Detroit Lions. The Kansas City Chiefs are also in action against the Denver Broncos shortly.

Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 release on Christmas, December 25. However, Netflix dropped its episodes 5-7 a day late in India, and at a different time. Why did the OTT platform delay its release and the real reason behind the decision explained below.