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Netflix Unveils 'Stranger Things' Spinoff, Keeps Season 5 Finale

1/29/2026

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Netflix announced an animated spinoff, Stranger Things: Tales from '85, featuring Eleven and friends in Hawkins.
The story is set between Seasons 2 and 3 and introduces a new character, Nikki Baxter.
Rumors of a rewritten finale were put to rest, as Netflix confirmed Season 5's ending remains unchanged.
Some fans express mixed feelings about Nikki, while the spinoff aims for new adventures with a family-friendly tone.

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Story summary

Netflix announced an animated spinoff, Stranger Things: Tales from '85, featuring Eleven and friends in Hawkins.
The story is set between Seasons 2 and 3 and introduces a new character, Nikki Baxter.
Rumors of a rewritten finale were put to rest, as Netflix confirmed Season 5's ending remains unchanged.
Some fans express mixed feelings about Nikki, while the spinoff aims for new adventures with a family-friendly tone.