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TV series

Stranger Things: Tales from '85

2026TV-PG2 seasons7.6 / 10

A new adventure awaits.

Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.

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Checked Nov 10, 2026

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Synopsis

Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.

Season 2 episodes

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Episode 1

Chapter One: A Haunting in Hawkins

33m6.3 / 10

Just when it seems like the Hawkins Investigators Club is completely out of cases, a series of strange new events pulls them into a paranormal mystery.

Episode credits

Directed by Ben ChoiWritten by Dan MilanoGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Benjamin Valic, Valeria Rodriguez, Brett Gipson, Jack Griffo, Mark Whitten, Jordan Reynolds, Pressly Coker

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Episode 2

Chapter Two: The Mine

29m6.2 / 10

After hearing Charlie's ghost story, the guys start filming their video history report in the woods. The girls go into business for Valentine's Day.

Episode credits

Directed by Ashe JacobsonWritten by Kevin Burke, Chris WyattGuest stars Benjamin Valic, Griffin Burns, Valeria Rodriguez, Adrienne Barbeau, Mark Whitten

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Episode 3

Chapter Three: The Curse of Bloodaxe Bill

26m6.6 / 10

Glowing flowers, Hate Sprites and a skeleton inside a spooky mine. Are ghosts real, or is the Upside Down at it again? Time for the H.I.C. to investigate.

Episode credits

Directed by Philip J. AlloraWritten by Alexis QuasaranoGuest stars Anthony Skordi

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Episode 4

Chapter Four: The Séance

28m6.2 / 10

The gang plans a séance to summon the ghost of Bloodaxe Bill. But they'll need Nancy's Ouija board — and step-by-step instructions.

Episode credits

Directed by Ben ChoiWritten by Elise BradleyGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Alessandra Antonelli, Benjamin Valic, Valeria Rodriguez, Angelines Santana

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Episode 5

Chapter Five: Split the Party

29m6.2 / 10

Danger scatters the party into smaller groups running for their lives. Mike comes up with a theory to explain what's powering the flowers' eerie glow.

Episode credits

Directed by Philip J. AlloraWritten by Caitlin SchneiderhanGuest stars Benjamin Valic, Jack Griffo, Griffin Burns, Lilimar, Paul Nakauchi

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Episode 6

Chapter Six: The Lich

29m6.8 / 10

Our heroes have never seen a creature like this before — and now they're headed straight for its lair. Can El find the Lich before it's too late?

Episode credits

Directed by Ashe JacobsonWritten by Ryan LittleGuest stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Benjamin Valic, Jack Griffo, Midori Francis, Rio Mangini

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Episode 7

Chapter Seven: The Golem

30m6.8 / 10

A troubling vision reveals the truth about the Lich and where it came from, but it's nearly impossible to believe.

Episode credits

Directed by Ben ChoiWritten by Dan MilanoGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Benjamin Valic, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jordan Reynolds, Jim Titus

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Episode 8

Chapter Eight: Count to Five

32m8.3 / 10finale

As the Golem tightens its fear grip on Hawkins, it's up to El and her friends to defend their town — and save the people they love.

Episode credits

Directed by Philip J. AlloraWritten by Kevin Burke, Chris WyattGuest stars Janeane Garofalo, Alessandra Antonelli, Benjamin Valic, Georgia MacPhail, Jack Griffo, Mara Junot, Midori Francis, Rio Mangini

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Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026

More about Stranger Things: Tales from '85

Cast

Brooklyn Davey NorstedtEleven (voice)
Jolie Hoang-RappaportMax (voice)
Luca DiazMike (voice)
Elisha WilliamsLucas (voice)
Braxton QuinneyDustin (voice)
Benjamin PlessalaWill (voice)
Odessa A'zionNikki (voice)
Janeane GarofaloAnna Baxter (voice)

Credits

Created by
Eric Robles, Jennifer Muro
Written by
Dan Milano, Chris Wyatt, Kevin Burke, Eric Robles, Ray Utarnachitt, Jennifer Muro, Chad Quandt, Alexis Quasarano, Ryan Little, Joshua Pruett, Jen Bardekoff, Caitlin Schneiderhan, Elise Bradley

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
18
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Netflix
  • Flying Bark ProductionsAustralia
  • Upside Down PicturesUnited States
  • 21 Laps EntertainmentUnited States
  • Flying Bark ProductionsUnited States

Themes

1980sbased on tv seriescoming of ageexperimentgovernment conspiracygroup of friendsindiana, usamonster