Finally, after nearly three years of waiting, Stranger Things Season 4 is just around the corner, with Volume 1 airing exclusively on Netflix on May 27.

Philippine Concerts was fortunate to catch the first episode of the highly anticipated season during the special screening at the Power Plant Cinema 4 last May 20 — thanks to Netflix! Members of the media were allowed to release spoiler-free reactions, and so we are sharing them with you!

Before the attendees got to the exclusive screening of the first episode, we were welcomed with a Stranger Things-inspired photo booth. And we can definitely feel the upside-down vibe during the event.

The one-hour and fifteen-minute-long episode is more character-focused and sets the stage for what is to come in Season 4. Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1 episode 1 showed elements that will move the story forward in terms of the upside-down as it focuses on the development of the characters who try to move on from the events of the past. Overall, the storyline and flow, as witnessed in its first episode, will give bigger stakes for the most action-packed and scariest season of Stranger Things.

Check out some reactions below to pump you up for Volume 1 on May 27, exclusively on Netflix (plus, catch our full review this weekend):

Do not miss Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1 on May 27, exclusively on Netflix! Raise your expectations and be prepared for a thrilling season you have never experienced before.

By Jo Tagudin