Overview
- Following the Dec. 24 release of episodes 5–7, Rotten Tomatoes audience scores fell to roughly 56–59%, and episode 7 sank to about 5.8–5.9 on IMDb, the show’s lowest mark.
- Fans have pushed the hashtag #netflixreleasethevolume2files and a petition nearing 200,000–230,000 signatures urging Netflix to release an alleged alternate version with deleted scenes.
- The alleged missing footage claims trace to an unverified Google document and anonymous social posts, and some supporters have encouraged downrating the season to pressure the streamer.
- Actor Randy Havens publicly said no director’s cut exists, while separate reports highlight moderation disputes and accusations of review-bombing in audience comment threads.
- Critics score the season far higher than audiences (about 84% vs. 57% on Rotten Tomatoes), and a 128‑minute finale is scheduled for Dec. 31/Jan. 1.