: While some critics called it a "masterpiece," some audience members on Reddit found the tone more somber than previous high-octane seasons. For All Mankind (Apple TV+)

The final season, which premiered , is receiving high praise for its brutal but narratively satisfying conclusion.

Since "Season 5" could refer to many different shows, here are reviews for the most highly discussed series currently reaching or having recently finished their fifth seasons. (Prime Video)

The final season, released in late 2025, has polarized its massive fanbase.

: Empire notes that the show "soars to the stars" by focusing on the deep bonds between its characters amidst brewing Mars-Earth tensions. Stranger Things (Netflix)

: Holding a strong score on Rotten Tomatoes, critics laud its smart world-building and emotional commitment.

: Inverse specifically highlighted Episode 5 as a standout, providing some of the most nuanced character development for supporting figures like Black Noir and Sister Sage.

: Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes describe it as a "deviously glorious" wrap-up that delivers on narrative payoffs and extreme violence.