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Stranger Things Tales from '85 Season 1 Review

Andy, Erica, and Steve return to Hawkins one more time to review Season 1 of Stranger Things: Tales From '85. The crew breaks down the animated spinoff, discussing what works, what surprised them, and whether the show truly justifies its existence within the larger Stranger Things universe. They dive into the new cast of characters, how they stack up against the originals, and what this different format allows the story to explore. Finally, they look ahead at what Tales From ’85 could mean for the future of Stranger Things and whether this is just the beginning of a bigger expansion of the franchise.


00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:25 - MadLibs Word Search

00:08:22 - Overall Thoughts

00:32:18 - SPOILER Thoughts

01:14:02 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story Reveal


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