‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
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- Netflix renewed the animated series "Stranger Things: Tales From ’85" for Season 2, just five days after its April 23 premiere.
- Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 debuted at #7 on Netflix’s weekly top‑10 English‑language TV chart for the week of April 20‑26, logging 13.8 million viewing hours (≈2.8 million views).
- Eric Robles serves as showrunner and executive producer, co‑developing the series with Jennifer Muro.
- Matt Duffer executive‑produces the spin‑off via Upside Down Pictures, alongside his brother Ross.
- Odessa A’zion joins the voice cast, with Lou Diamond Phillips and Janeane Garofalo also providing roles.
Why it matters: Netflix gains a proven franchise extension that adds 13.8 M viewing hours, bolstering subscriber retention and providing fresh voice‑talent opportunities as its stock rebounds from a 9‑10 % decline.
