The newly released trailer for Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 suggests the spin-off is making two significant errors that could harm the future of the Stranger Things franchise. While some viewers appreciated the ending of the original Netflix series, the finale left many fans disappointed.
The finale of Stranger Things sparked a debate: some viewers believed a conspiracy theory (#ConformityGate) suggesting a second, alternate ending was coming soon, while others appreciated the ending as it was. Many people specifically liked the emotional and somewhat sad feeling of the final scene.
Despite its strengths, the final episode of Stranger Things had some noticeable problems. A key moment that the season had been building towards – Eleven’s confrontation with Vecna – happened offscreen, which was disappointing. Also, the ending felt rushed and left out several important characters.
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 Is Arriving Too Soon
Fans are hoping the new animated series, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, will address some problems with the show. Taking place between seasons 2 and 3, the series will follow El, Mike, Max, Dustin, and Lucas on a lighter, more family-friendly adventure. It also promises to include appearances by Steve and Hopper, and will premiere on April 23rd.
With Odessa A’zion, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Janeane Garofalo among the cast, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 boasts a lot of recognizable talent. However, the biggest problem with the series isn’t the story, characters, or where it takes place – it’s simply that it’s being released too quickly.
People upset about the ending of Stranger Things wanted more content quickly because they hoped it would change the conclusion they disliked. However, with the finale now officially established as part of the story, releasing a spinoff so soon after feels like a rushed attempt to appease fans.
Just months after ending Stranger Things and seemingly removing Eleven, the series has already reintroduced her, along with Hopper and Mike—but with new actors. This reboot revisits a story viewers have already experienced, and while spinoffs often include familiar characters, bringing back the core cast so quickly after the original show’s conclusion is concerning.
Reviving the core characters so soon after the show’s ending diminishes the impact of their farewells, making it feel like Stranger Things didn’t truly conclude. And the plot of this new series actually compounds the problem.
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 Revives Two Tired Plots
The new trailer for Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 reveals more about the story, and it seems fans hoping to see certain couples get back together will be let down. Rather than focusing on newer characters from seasons 4 and 5—like Suzie, Eddie, and Vickie—the show revisits storylines and characters we already know well.
The trailer focuses on two side stories: Steve’s crush on Nancy and Hopper being overly protective, which creates problems for El and Mike. Both of these storylines have been explored before in the show, and because we already know how they resolve, they don’t feel very suspenseful this time around.
It doesn’t feel good to watch Hopper tease Mike about Eleven, especially knowing how much pain Mike will face when he eventually loses her. Likewise, the love triangle with Nancy, Steve, and Jonathan feels unnecessary since it’s already clear it won’t last, and ultimately ends in season 5.
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It’s difficult to understand why Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 revisits these overused plotlines, particularly since season 3 already established a fixed timeline. For example, it doesn’t make sense for Mike and Hopper to have a serious conversation where Mike promises to be kind to Eleven.
It’s already established that Hopper has trouble with El growing up, and he often takes his frustrations out on Mike, as seen in season 3. Likewise, everyone knows Steve can’t end up with Nancy and still has feelings for her even at the end of season 4.
These problems highlight the main issue with Stranger Things: Tales from ’85: it feels like a continuation of the original story rather than a separate spin-off. The creators seem to have played it safe by bringing back familiar characters and the same setting, choosing to expand on the existing story instead of creating something entirely new.
After a failed attempt to expand the story in 2017 with a Kali-focused episode, Stranger Things has struggled to move beyond the town of Hawkins. The new trailer for Stranger Things: Tale from ’85 suggests the show might not even be trying to introduce fresh concepts within the existing setting.
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2026-02-04 21:09