"Tales From '85 is a stakes-free return to Hawkins that's missing most of what made the original series such a phenomenon. It's another example of Netflix struggling to turn its biggest shows into ongoing franchises."
"The story has the crew dealing with yet another collection of monsters. Instead of the standard Demogorgons, Hawkins is being overrun with plant-like creatures that have become dangerous thanks to a combination of the influence of the Upside Down and a mysterious green goo."
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 attempts to expand the franchise by showcasing the main characters' adventures between seasons 2 and 3. This animated series adopts a Saturday morning cartoon style, featuring bright colors and reduced violence. The plot revolves around the characters facing new plant-like monsters influenced by the Upside Down. However, the spinoff fails to capture the essence of the original series, resulting in a lackluster addition to the Stranger Things universe.
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