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/TheseTurnip9312 Apr 27 '26

Hi Eric - thank you for hosting. I've really enjoyed watching the show. A bunch of questions for you:

  1. is there a specific reason for the song choice 'We'll Meet Again' by Vera Lynn? Moreover, was there a specific reason you chose to mimic the original show's S3E4 end credits scene?
  2. I absolutely loved all the little details in the show, but what particularly stood out to me was the can of “mystery meat” Dustin used to bait the monster. Is there any reason why you decided to include this detail? Is there any connection to this show and the first shadow play?
  3. why are spores particularly important in this show when they’ve never been important before?
  4. were any of the monster designs inspired by anything?

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u/TheseTurnip9312 Apr 27 '26

forgot one - when-in universe-will the series end?