Stranger Things: Tales from '85 (Season 1)

So many people complained about the wait between Stranger Things seasons that Netflix made sure there was no way to escape its most valuable franchise, even after the main show ended. From stage plays to animated spin-offs to whatever else is lurking in the Upside Down, we return to Eleven and company before the corpse is even cold. Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is Netflix’s 10-episode animated series set between Seasons 2 and 3, with a new voice cast, the Duffer Brothers executive producing. On the podcast, we talk about how this got greenlit, the new villain and characters, what the internet is saying, critical reception, the Season 2-to-3 timeline, and what this reminds us of. Like it or not, tune in for our discussion and ultimate rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode!