In a meta, fourth-wall-breaking twist, Nick follows his hateworm, Walter, to the monster world and eventually meets his real-life creator, Nick Kroll . This confrontation forces Nick to realize that he is responsible for his own behavior and the monsters don't control him.
Introduces the "Human Resources" department for the spin-off. [S5E10] Re-New Year's Eve
The meeting between animated Nick and the real Nick Kroll was praised for exploring character agency and breaking new ground for the series. In a meta, fourth-wall-breaking twist, Nick follows his
Jay officially breaks up with Lola and begins a new relationship with Matthew, which is widely cited by reviewers as a positive, healthy development for Jay's character. The meeting between animated Nick and the real
Some viewers on Reddit felt the season leaned into "drama for drama's sake" and that certain supporting characters, like the parents and Duke, were underutilized.