Stranger Things Season 5 kicks off with “The Crawl,” and we’re breaking down every moment. In this episode of 40 Years & 40 Beers, we go scene-by-scene through S5E1, covering character setups, timeline shifts, callbacks, and the subtle clues that set the stage for the final season.

We dig into the tone, pacing, visual hints, and the early groundwork the Duffers are laying for the endgame. If you want a thorough, no-nonsense walkthrough of Episode 1, you’re in the right place.

Share your theories with us — Stranger Things always hides more beneath the surface.