While Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 will technically be an original spinoff series, the recently announced show is really a perfect indicator of where Netflix is taking the Stranger Things universe. There are many shows that have tried to replace Stranger Things since the Netflix hit began in 2016, and it is easy to see why.

The show’s unique blend of small-town mystery, sci-fi, horror, coming-of-age dramedy, and ‘80s nostalgia makes Stranger Things a uniquely appealing series. This same quality has turned the modest miniseries from 2016 into a sprawling, epic saga and a lucrative merchandising empire.

However, the upcoming spinoff Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 marks the first time that the show’s creators themselves have tried to rip off the original series. Th

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