New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- The penultimate instalment of Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 delivered a tense, character-driven conclusion that sets the stage for the franchise's final confrontation.

Note: This article contains significant spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2.

In the closing moments of "The Bridge," the core group has succeeded in reaching the Abyss - a mysterious realm beyond the Upside Down - but victory is tempered by dread and unresolved stakes.

Across the episodes now streaming on Netflix, the Hawkins crew finally unites after scattered journeys and revelations. They breach the MAC-Z facility and enter the Upside Down with a full complement of characters intact, a strategic milestone that enables them to coa...