Summary
The Duffer Brothers created such a fun, intense, and singular world that it feels likeNetflix’sStranger Thingscould go on forever. But even though I’d be happy to see Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and her friends for a few more seasons,the fifth and final season is fast approaching, andthe last eight episodes will be released in three batches.
I’m as eager as other fans to learn where everyone ends up, and I’m also curious about whether Hawkins, Indiana can survive what is certain to be an epic and scary battle. I’m alsocurious to learn more about theStranger Thingsanimated series, and after hearing a little bit more about it, I have some concerns.
Is Netflix’s Animated Series Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 The Spinoff That Fans Want?
According toDeadline,Eric Robles, the showrunner ofStranger Things: Tales From 85, shared a look at the animated seriesat Annecy. Although there aren’t any major details yet, he did describe it a little bit. Fans of the original series are familiar withthe creatures of the Upside Down, andthe animated series will have other monsters, such as snow sharks and pumpkin zombies.
The logline for the show reads:
“Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town inStranger Things: Tales From ’85, an epic new animated series.”
Robles explained:
“It all went back toThe Real Ghostbusters.It was silly but had a handful of dark, creepy episodes and we just kept talking about that. That became the north star for us… The vision is kids riding bikes, using walkie-talkies,”
AlthoughGhostbustersisone of the most popular sci-fi franchisesand pumpkin zombies sound fun,this new show sounds like it’s simply an animated version ofStranger Things, and I’m not sure about it.Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85is going to feature animated versions ofthe characters fans know and love, and there’s only one new character named Nikki. But, while I’m sure the animation will be beautiful and creative and the show will look great, is thisthe spinoff that fans are looking for?
I think that the animatedStranger Thingswould be a lot more interesting if it wereset in a different time period or featured all new characters. Since the creatures of the Upside Down, likeJamie Campbell Bower’s intense and dangerous Vecna, are so memorable, it’s hard to get excited about the same characters battling different monsters.
Rather thanStranger Things: Tales From ‘85, I’d be happy tosee a live-action spinoff featuring one or more original characters.I’m sure there are more stories to tell afterthe highly anticipated series finale, and while some actors likeDavid Harbour seem ready to move on with their careers, there might be one or two stars who would be excited to reprise their roles. To me, it makes a lot more sense to continue with the creepy and fun story in this format than to create an animated version of the show.
There Will Be Another Stranger Things Spinoff, But No One Is Sure About The Storyline
While some details were shared aboutStranger Things: Tales From ‘85,there is another spinoff of the Duffer Brothers series in the works. I’m eager to hear more about this, but so far, there aren’t any updates.
In 2022, Matt and Ross Duffer mentioned the new show in an interview withVariety, although they didn’t share the premise. Matt said:
“It’s going to be different than what anyone is expecting, including Netflix.”
Maybe the spinoff will have some cameo appearancesfrom the original cast, but while I wait for the final season of the show along with other fans, I’m also going to hope for some news about this upcoming spinoff.
