(SeaPRwire) – Although the narrative of Stranger Things appears to have concluded—the Upside Down is vanquished and Eleven is seemingly gone—the Stranger Things franchise is far from finished. In addition to the Broadway production Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which examines the backstory of young Henry Creel, there is a new animated spinoff titled Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85.
Taking place between the second and third seasons of the popular series, Tales from ‘85 depicted the winter exploits of the Hawkins crew and their new pal Nikki Baxter, the punk offspring of their substitute science teacher. It looks like audiences will receive more of these interim adventures, though the upcoming ones will look back to the very origins of Hawkins.
During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Tales from ‘85 showrunner Eric Robles disclosed that the series is coming back for a second season on Netflix. The show itself hinted at this development, depicting Nikki and Mrs. Baxter moving into a home with the intention of settling down in Hawkins for the long haul. While we know they must eventually depart—since neither appears in Stranger Things Season 3—we can at least look forward to another season of adventures set in the spring.
When it debuted, Tales from ‘85 drew numerous parallels to Star Wars: The Clone Wars, another animated spinoff set between main installments that introduced a spirited new character.
Robles welcomes this comparison in the interview. “What I aim for mirrors the trajectory of [Dave Filoni’s Star Wars:] The Clone Wars. At first, everyone questioned, ‘The Clone Wars?’ But then, people began watching and thought, ‘Hold on.’ They gave it an opportunity, engaged with the Star Wars elements, and understood that these offered unique, independent adventures.”
In the second season, these distinct escapades will transport the Hawkins Investigators Club to a time period further back than ever explored. “For Season 2, we are going to uncover more about the history of Hawkins and its significance to these kids,” Robles explains. “We delve deeper into the lore surrounding the founding of Hawkins, much of which ties into how all the elements connect with that final flower you see bloom.”
Although Stranger Things has featured numerous flashbacks, none have reached this far into the past. This development promises to address one of the series’ most significant enigmas: why did all these events begin in a small Indiana town? While hints were dropped in Stranger Things Season 5 and The First Shadow, this upcoming season has the potential to permanently alter our perception of the show.
Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85 is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
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