[s5e10] Re-new Year's Eve -

Introduces the "Human Resources" department for the spin-off.

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.

Missy finally confronts her hate-snake, Rochelle, with a gesture of love, transforming the monster into a "lovebug". [S5E10] Re-New Year's Eve

The episode revolves around a New Year's Eve party where the main characters attempt "grand gestures" to resolve the season's conflicts.

The episode received generally positive reviews for its ambition and character growth, though some fans found the season as a whole slightly less impactful than previous ones. Introduces the "Human Resources" department for the spin-off

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 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. The episode revolves around a New Year's Eve

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.