Since Stranger Things: Tales From 85 was first announced back in 2023, no one knew what would come first: the fifth season or the cartoon. It turned out both took […]
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Teaser For Stranger Things: Tales From 85 Creeps Out
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Billy
Active Member
The trailer actually got me thinking about the idea of stories set between seasons. I feel like this could be the most lighthearted version of Stranger Things we’ve ever gotten, which is kind of refreshing. I like seeing the characters before things got really intense, because it makes their personalities more visible. That said, I’m a bit nervous about the recasting. Voices really define a character for me, and changing them could make it harder to feel the same attachment. I also wonder how much the animation will lean into the scary parts. The Upside Down doesn’t need to be as graphic in animation, but the mystery should still be there. Overall, I’m intrigued and slightly anxious. I just hope it doesn’t feel like a cheap version of the live-action show.
HookSaboteur
RedRankRider
Honestly, I feel like these mid-quels exist because Stranger Things was supposed to run for eight full seasons. The pandemic clearly messed up production schedules, and on top of that, the kids started hitting puberty right in the middle of filming, which made it impossible to keep them looking the same age. So instead of continuing the story as planned, Netflix had to fill the gaps with these in-between stories like Tales From 85. It’s kind of a way to explore moments that were originally meant to be part of the main seasons but couldn’t happen because of real-life issues. I get why they’re doing it, and it’s kind of interesting to see the quieter times in Hawkins, but I can’t help thinking that the original vision got completely altered. It makes sense now why they’re telling these side stories—they’re patching holes that were never supposed to be there in the first place.
Nancy06R78
New Member
The setting between seasons gives writers freedom to tell small stories without ruining the main plot. The animation choice could work if they focus on mood rather than flashy visuals. I’m nervous about the full cast change, but I think Jeremy Jordan as Steve could be fun. Seeing the kids interact in less dangerous times is interesting, especially since the horror usually dominates their lives. The teaser makes it feel mysterious enough, so I’ll give it a chance. Even if it’s not perfect, I’m curious what new threats they come up with for Hawkins.
Drake
Well-Known Member
Why even bother with this? The main show already ended (badly) and now we get cartoon filler set in the past? The teaser is cool looking I admit, that under-ice horror thing is spooky, but I’m over Hawkins. New voices across the board feels like a cash grab, not passion. If they wanted to do animated why not make it its own thing instead of recycling the same kids? I’ll probably skip unless reviews say it’s actually scary.
Scoops_Ahoy
Scoopin Ice Cream since Demogorgons invade Hawkins
This teaser got me hyped more than I thought it would. The quiet normal life turning dark again is exactly what I miss from early seasons. Animation lets them do weirder Upside Down stuff without budget limits maybe. The kid voices are solid picks, especially the girl doing Eleven, she nailed the quiet intensity. Steve with Jeremy Jordan is genius casting, his tone fits perfect. April 23 is soon enough to hold me over until whatever comes next. Count me in 100%.
11
New Member
Seeing Eleven, Mike, Dustin, and the gang in 1985 just hits differently because it reminds me of all the scenes from seasons one and two. The snowball fights part actually makes me smile because it’s something simple we rarely see in Stranger Things, and it makes the characters feel like real kids. I know some people will complain about the recasting, but I think I can get over it if the story is good. I’m also really curious who Janeane Garofalo and Lou Diamond Phillips are going to play. The mix of mystery and winter vibe is kind of perfect. I’ll probably binge it the day it drops just to see what small adventures they come up with before the bigger threats returned.
Murder Clown
I wanna make you laugh and then I want to stab you
Screams cash grab. Netflix sees the main show wrapped up and thinks “let’s milk it with cartoons.” The teaser looks nice with snow and creepy ice, sure, but why go back to 1985 when the story already moved past that? New voices for everyone including the adults is just lazy. Hopper without his real voice will feel empty. I’m not watching kids versions again with different actors. They should make new stories instead of recycling old peaceful moments then adding fake horror. Disappointed already.
HomeyLander
True Patriot
Nah, hard pass on this animated spin-off. The teaser tries to be spooky with that thing under the ice, but it’s the same old Upside Down trick we’ve seen a hundred times. Setting it between seasons 2 and 3 is boring because nothing big happens there on purpose. Now they force drama into the quiet time? And replacing all voices because the actors are too old now is cheap. Jeremy Jordan as Steve sounds wrong already in my head. Netflix just wants more subscriptions without effort. I’ll skip this one completely.
danielwills
New Member
Why does every franchise need a cartoon now? The teaser has cool visuals, winter Hawkins looks pretty, but the story sounds forced. “Something terrifying awakens” – yeah right, like we haven’t heard that before. The kids were great in live-action, no need for younger cartoon versions with new voices that won’t match. Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven might be okay, but the rest? Doubt it. This feels like they ran out of ideas for the main show and decided to fill time with side stuff. Not interested at all.
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