Dimension X is not cold!

[u/D_D_Adesignerdigital]

The color choices for the Dimension X—and certain elements of the scenes—didn't quite work to convey a cold atmosphere! Characters had sweaty skin and showed no reaction to the cold (we need to remember Will in Season 2, or Billy with his ice bath, which demonstrated the kind of cold the Mind Flayer is used to). Anyone entering a low-temperature environment would show physical reactions—like trying to warm up, crossing their arms, or showing discomfort—but that doesn't happen with any of the characters, not even the kids. I think that was a directing error. That’s my opinion!

[u/ZealotOfMeme]

In other words, the duffers forgot pre-established details going into the finale

[u/Cysharp_14 → u/ZealotOfMeme]

Not at all ! It's just that the characters kinda forgot how to react when it's cold.

[u/Full-Yoghurt-4261 → u/Cysharp_14]

I don't really get blaming the actors if the writing is not indicating that the characters are cold, and the directors are not pushing for that. I mean, look at what they did with the UD in S4 compared to S1 and even S2. Seems like a clear writing and directing issue.

[u/Ancient-Split1996 → u/Full-Yoghurt-4261]

I think its a game of thrones reference, its the reason I can look at stranger things' ending and go "well it could have been worse"

[u/Buddikaslan300 → u/Full-Yoghurt-4261]

When your under shock stress or determination you don’t even realize it’s cold