Season 5 of Stranger Things got off to a strong start with deaths, surprise character returns — and a new person developing telepathic powers.

The first half of Stranger Things' final season has been unleashed on viewers, with many critics giving the return of the hit Netflix show glowing reviews - although others said it's past its prime.

The latest installment opened with positive reviews, and as of writing this piece, it holds a rating of 94% on the review site Rotten Tomatoes.