Fans of Stranger Things may not have gotten that secret-bonus episode they were looking for after Season 5 wrapped up on New Year’s Eve, but less than five months later, our Dungeons & Dragons-loving heroes are back for new adventures. I admittedly had reservations about Netflix’s new animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, which hit the 2026 TV schedule on April 23, but after reading these reviews, I’m feeling way more inspired to fire up my Netflix subscription.
Taking place between the events of Seasons 2 and 3, Tales From ‘85 shows Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin and Max as they face new monsters from the Upside Down. They’ll also be joined by a new character, Nikki Baxter. Let’s get to the reviews, some of which address my concerns about the series.
