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Stranger Things’ First Spinoff Unleashes New Monsters — Ranked by How Dangerous They Really Are
Netflix cracks open the Stranger Things universe with Tales From 85, the first official spinoff set between seasons 2 and 3—an adrenaline jolt that unleashes new monsters despite a sealed Upside Down, a twist Anna Baxter pins on evolution.
April 28, 2026 10:03 pm
Stranger Things Finally Does Right by Will Byers — And Delivers the Ending He Deserves
Stranger Things began with Will Byers lost in the Upside Down; now, in season 5, he’s back at the heart of the story as the fight against Vecna intensifies.
April 28, 2026 6:41 pm
After Seven Years, Stranger Things Cracks the Upside Down's Biggest Secret
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 may have split fans, but the family-friendly spinoff finally plugs one of the main show’s biggest plot holes, bridging the tonal leap from the 2016 debut to the series finale.
April 28, 2026 3:36 pm
Netflix's New Stranger Things Spinoff Makes Eleven's Fate Even Bleaker
Netflix is back in Hawkins with Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, an animated spinoff that dropped April 23—just months after the franchise’s New Year’s Eve finale hit streaming and select theaters. Set between Seasons 2 and 3, it rewinds to 1985 for fresh mysteries.
April 26, 2026 10:13 am
Will Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Return for Season 2? Every Hidden Clue and Setup Explained
Four months after Stranger Things bowed out, Netflix’s first official spinoff, Tales From ’85, closes its debut run with a brazen Season 2 setup. Season 5 may have split fans, but the franchise clearly isn’t done yet.
April 25, 2026 2:39 pm
Stranger Things Just Unveiled Its Perfect Mind Flayer Successor — It Must Return
Four months after Stranger Things signed off, Netflix rewinds to 1985 with animated spinoff Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, a midquel set between seasons 2 and 3 that keeps Hawkins’ nightmares—and nostalgia—alive.
April 24, 2026 10:25 am
Exclusive: Inside Stranger Things Spinoff Tales From 85 — How It Became Real and How Nikki Revived Will
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 rewinds to the instant Hawkins first cast its spell—rekindling the original magic while introducing new wrinkles that hint at where the franchise goes next.
April 22, 2026 6:53 pm
5 HBO Shows Canceled Too Soon — #1 Might Be the Network's Best Ever
TV’s best too often die young: across network and cable, standout series are axed before they can catch on—some cut off mid-story.
April 22, 2026 6:38 pm
Don't Miss These 5 Must-Stream Premieres on Netflix, Prime Video and More This Week (April 20–24)
April’s final week unleashes a downpour of fresh streaming on Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max—buzzy premieres, splashy debuts and plenty to binge while the rain falls. Here’s your guide to what’s new and unmissable now.
April 21, 2026 4:37 pm
Your Netflix Watchlist Just Got Bigger: Every New Movie and Show Dropping This Week (April 27)
CinemaCon just lit up Las Vegas with first looks and big reveals for the year’s most anticipated films — now the countdown begins. While we wait, Netflix is stepping in with fresh drops to keep your watchlist buzzing.
April 20, 2026 9:20 pm
7 Unsolved TV Show Mysteries We Still Can’t Explain
Ambition is an endangered species on TV. In the algorithm-driven streaming era, instant engagement trumps slow-burn payoff, and complex serialized dramas are being canceled long before their creators can finish the story.
April 16, 2026 5:02 pm
DC’s Best-Kept Animated Secret Returns With a Surprise May Drop
DC’s most underrated animated gem is storming back with a special free release later this May — a welcome jolt for Warner Bros. Animation fans as the studio navigates big changes.
April 13, 2026 4:09 pm
Six Months On, Poker Face’s Cancellation Still Stings — Every Episode Ranked
Poker Face just folded—canceled after two seasons—but by design: Rian Johnson’s Peacock whodunit was built to let Natasha Lyonne’s human lie detector, Charlie Cale, make a planned exit on her own terms.
April 13, 2026 1:12 pm
Gaten Matarazzo Breaks Out Beyond Stranger Things With Pizza Movie And What He's Doing Next
After nearly a decade in Hawkins, Stranger Things standout Gaten Matarazzo is blazing a new trail with the stoner comedy Pizza Movie, chasing roles far from his blockbuster roots even as the show’s pull keeps tugging.
April 7, 2026 12:21 pm
Noah Schnapp’s Controversy Timeline: Every Moment That Kept the Stranger Things Star in the Spotlight
Noah Schnapp rocketed from early film turns in Bridge of Spies and The Peanuts Movie to a breakout as Will Byers on Netflix’s Stranger Things, a scene-stealing performance that propelled him to series regular—and kept him in headlines for both career highs and personal lows.
April 5, 2026 3:42 pm
Stranger Things Star Dacre Montgomery Finally Addresses Those MCU or DC Casting Rumors
Stranger Things alum Dacre Montgomery isn’t suiting up for Marvel or DC anytime soon; with Season 5 wrapped, the Billy Hargrove star is charting a different post-Hawkins path.
April 2, 2026 12:57 pm
5 Spine-Tingling Books Every Stranger Things Fan Needs to Read Now
Stranger Things is a love letter to the 80s, stitching Spielberg’s wide-eyed suburbia to Stephen King’s small-town terror—E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial with teeth—and fans are here for it.
April 1, 2026 8:56 am
Guillermo del Toro Reveals the Six Films He Can’t Live Without
Guillermo del Toro opens up about his six most cherished films, from Pan’s Labyrinth to Pacific Rim, offering a glimpse into his deep love for fantasy and horror.
January 18, 2026 11:13 am
Starfleet Academy Launches a Bold New Era for Star Trek Fans
Starfleet Academy reimagines the Star Trek universe as a coming-of-age drama set in the 32nd century, blending new faces with classic Trek spirit. Early episodes show promise, with standout visuals and a fresh take on the franchise’s legacy.
January 15, 2026 11:12 am
Indy the Dog Makes Awards History, Outshining Hollywood Icons
Indy, the canine lead from Good Boy, broke new ground at the 9th Astra Awards by winning Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller, marking the first time an animal has claimed a major acting honor. Director Ben Leonberg accepted the award for his four-legged star.
January 12, 2026 5:33 pm