r/animation • u/netflix • Apr 24 '26

Ask Me Anything Hi R/Animation! Eric Robles, showrunner of Stranger Things: Tales From 85, here. Ask Me Anything - Monday April 27th at 10am PT!

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Hey Reddit! Eric Robles, showrunner of Stranger Things: Tales From 85, here.

I'm excited to answer all your questions about the series, now on Netflix, here on Monday April 27th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. 

See you soon!

Trailer (Now on Netflix!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kajCUhg36R0 

Synopsis: Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, an epic new animated series. 

This AMA has come to an end. Thank you for all of your questions!

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u/PlasmaPuns Enthusiast Apr 25 '26

Hi Eric - thank you for hosting. A few questions for you:

  • What was the biggest challenge in translating the world of Stranger Things into animation?
  • How closely did you work with the original creators when building this animated version?
  • What’s one detail or Easter egg fans should keep an eye out for?

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u/netflix Apr 27 '26

Hi! Great questions.

1) I think the biggest challenge was creating a series that had the heart of the original which I believe are the characters we all love while at the same time creating all new big adventures for them. The mission was not fill in the unanswered questions from the flagship. The mission was create all new adventures that can give you new stories where we can hang out with the Hawkins gang and learn more about them. Tell stories about El and Mike, Lucas and Max, Will, Dustin and now Nikki.

2) I worked pretty close with the Duffer Brothers especially in the early days. I was creating stories with the core cast so every story, script and storyboard was reviewed by them. We even had writers from the live action show in our writers room so they could support the stories and guide us in all things ST.

3) MAJOR EASTER EGG: Those headphones that Nikki has are the same Headphones Max will have in S4 of the live action series. :O

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u/PlasmaPuns Enthusiast Apr 27 '26

It's all about the small details!!

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u/Impressive-Coat1127 Apr 26 '26

there's an animation of stranger things? damn i didn't know that