'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' has dropped on Netflix. Here's what to know about the new series, including where it fits in the timeline.
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Key Points:
- Netflix released "Stranger Things: Tales From ’85," a 10-episode animated spinoff set between seasons 2 and 3 of the original series, on April 23, 2024, featuring the Hawkins kids battling a new monster from the Upside Down.
- The series is written by showrunner Eric Robles and executive produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, aiming to capture the thrill of youth and adventure with real stakes and paranormal mysteries.
- The timeline places the story in January 1985, shortly after the events of season 2, expanding the Stranger Things universe between key moments in the original live-action show.
- The voice cast is entirely new, with younger actors voicing main characters like Eleven, Mike, and Max to reflect their ages during the series' setting.
- The animated series fits seamlessly into the broader Stranger Things timeline, bridging narrative gaps and exploring new threats from the Upside Down while maintaining continuity with the original storyline.
