Stranger Things” is closing out its five-season run with one ratings bang after another, as Volume 2 adds another wave of strong viewership

Read on for a recap of the entire "Stranger Things" saga to date, including what's happened in Season 5 so far. The story begins with the disappearance of Will Byers ( Noah Schnapp ), who goes missing after biking home from his friend Mike Wheeler's ( Finn Wolfhard) house in Hawkins, Indiana.

It has been almost a decade since Stranger Things first premiered, and the series is now entering its final stretch, with Season 5 volume 2 set to arrive just days before the show’s concluding chapter.

The biggest moments from "Stranger Things" Season 5 Vol. 2, from The Upside Down's true nature finally being revealed, to Max's escape

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.

The second part of Stranger Things Season 5 has finally arrived on Netflix, building anticipation for the series finale, scheduled to release on New Year's Eve.

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

After the explosive ending of Season 5, Vol. 1, we get a sneak peek at what audiences can expect when our heroes face off against Vecna as we approach the "Stranger Things" finale.