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The Stranger Things<\/a> franchise is continuing to expand, but this latest rating could prove to be its downfall.<\/p>\n

Stranger Things became one of the most successful, influential, and most viewed series in Netflix history. Across five seasons, the sci-fi has had over 1.2 billion views globally and has become the most-watched English-language series on the streaming giant. However, its final season was met with some harsh criticism<\/a> and divisiveness across its dedicated fandom, leaving many heartbroken to see how their favorite series ended after a decade.<\/p>\n

Hawkins, Indiana \u00b7 1986
\n Which Stranger Things Character Are You?
\n \u201cFriends don\u2019t lie.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n \ud83e\udde0
\n Eleven
\n The Protector\n <\/p>\n

\n \ud83d\udce1
\n Mike
\n The Leader\n <\/p>\n

\n \ud83e\udd13
\n Dustin
\n The Brain\n <\/p>\n

\n \ud83c\udfc2
\n Max
\n The Fighter\n <\/p>\n

\n \ud83e\udea7
\n Steve
\n The Babysitter\n <\/p>\n

ENTER THE UPSIDE DOWN \u2192<\/p>\n

\n 12345678\n <\/p>\n

01<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Friday night in Hawkins. What are you doing?<\/p>\n

\n ASetting up a radio tower in my room to pick up distant signals
\n BRunning a D&D campaign in my basement \u2014 it\u2019s been planned for weeks
\n CWatching TV alone, eating Eggos \u2014 quiet is good
\n DDriving the kids somewhere and pretending I don\u2019t care
\n ESkating at the rink with my headphones on, blocking out the world\n <\/p>\n

\u2190 BACKNEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

\n 12345678\n <\/p>\n

02<\/p>\n

The lights start flickering and something growls in the dark. What\u2019s your first instinct?<\/p>\n

\n AStand my ground \u2014 I\u2019ve faced worse than this
\n BGrab a weapon and put myself between the danger and the kids
\n CStay cool, assess the situation, figure out an escape route
\n DStart theorizing what it could be while everyone else panics
\n ERally the group \u2014 we\u2019re stronger together, we need a plan NOW\n <\/p>\n

\u2190 BACKNEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

\n 12345678\n <\/p>\n

03<\/p>\n

Your best friend is missing and nobody believes you. What do you do?<\/p>\n

\n AComfort the group, keep morale up, and make sure nobody does anything stupid
\n BGo looking alone \u2014 I don\u2019t need anyone else to believe me
\n CResearch everything \u2014 maps, records, science \u2014 find the pattern
\n DChannel the anger into action \u2014 someone is going to answer for this
\n EOrganize a search party, assign roles, lead from the front\n <\/p>\n

\u2190 BACKNEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

\n 12345678\n <\/p>\n

04<\/p>\n

How would people at Hawkins High describe you?<\/p>\n

\n AIntense and passionate \u2014 once I care about something, I go all in
\n BThe funny one who\u2019s smarter than people think
\n CSurprisingly dependable \u2014 like, when did THAT happen?
\n DQuiet, misunderstood \u2014 I don\u2019t let many people in
\n ETough as nails on the outside, but dealing with a lot underneath\n <\/p>\n

\u2190 BACKNEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

\n 12345678\n <\/p>\n

05<\/p>\n

Someone at school is being bullied right in front of you. What do you do?<\/p>\n

\n AGet in the bully\u2019s face \u2014 I know what it\u2019s like to feel powerless
\n BStand up and say something, even if my voice shakes
\n CStep in silently and stare them down \u2014 no words needed
\n DBreak it up, tell the bully to grow up, and walk the kid to class
\n EDefuse it with humor so nobody has to throw a punch\n <\/p>\n

\u2190 BACKNEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

\n 12345678\n <\/p>\n

06<\/p>\n

You discover something impossible \u2014 a secret that could change everything. Who do you tell?<\/p>\n

\n AEveryone. Immediately. This is too big to keep to myself!
\n BNobody \u2014 I handle things on my own until I know who I can trust
\n CMy inner circle only \u2014 the people who\u2019ve proven themselves
\n DWhoever needs to know to keep people safe \u2014 I\u2019m practical about it
\n EI\u2019d keep it inside \u2014 I\u2019m used to carrying things alone\n <\/p>\n

\u2190 BACKNEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

\n 12345678\n <\/p>\n

07<\/p>\n

When things feel overwhelming and the world seems dark, how do you cope?<\/p>\n

\n ATake care of other people \u2014 helping them helps me forget my own stuff
\n BShut down, go quiet \u2014 retreat into myself until I\u2019m ready
\n CMusic. Loud music. It\u2019s the only thing that drowns it out
\n DWrite it down, talk it out \u2014 I need to process with people I trust
\n EThrow myself into a project or problem \u2014 keep my brain busy\n <\/p>\n

\u2190 BACKNEXT \u2192<\/p>\n

08<\/p>\n

When the Upside Down is finally closed and Hawkins is safe, what matters most to you?<\/p>\n

\n ABelonging \u2014 finally having a place and people to call home
\n BFreedom \u2014 being able to just be a normal kid for once
\n CKnowing I kept everyone safe \u2014 even when I doubted myself
\n DThe adventure \u2014 I mean, it was terrifying, but also kind of awesome?
\n EThe bonds we made \u2014 nothing brings people together like fighting monsters\n <\/p>\n

REVEAL MY CHARACTER \u2192<\/p>\n

\n Hawkins Lab Report Complete
\n Your Stranger Things Alter Ego\n <\/p>\n

\ud83e\udde0<\/p>\n

Eleven<\/p>\n

\u201cI can save them. I\u2019m the only one who can.\u201d
\n You\u2019re quiet but powerful \u2014 and people underestimate you at their own risk. You didn\u2019t have the easiest start in life, but that\u2019s made you fiercely protective of the people you love. You don\u2019t always have the words, but your actions speak volumes. When everyone else is running away from danger, you\u2019re walking straight toward it. You carry more than anyone should, and you rarely ask for help \u2014 but you\u2019re learning that vulnerability isn\u2019t weakness.<\/p>\n

\n Powerful
\n Protective
\n Resilient
\n Empathetic\n <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce1<\/p>\n

Mike Wheeler<\/p>\n

\u201cWe never would have upset you if we knew you had superpowers.\u201d
\n You\u2019re the natural leader of your group \u2014 not because you\u2019re the loudest or the strongest, but because you genuinely care. You\u2019re passionate, sometimes to a fault, and when you believe in something (or someone), you go all in. You hold your friends to high standards because you hold yourself to the same. People might see you as intense, but that intensity is born from love. You\u2019d go to the Upside Down and back for the people in your life.<\/p>\n

\n Passionate
\n Loyal
\n Determined
\n Emotional\n <\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd13<\/p>\n

Dustin Henderson<\/p>\n

\u201cI am on a curiosity voyage, and I need my paddles to travel.\u201d
\n You\u2019re the glue that holds everything together, even if nobody realizes it. Your brain never stops working \u2014 you see connections other people miss, and you\u2019re not afraid to geek out about it. Sure, people might laugh at your enthusiasm, but you don\u2019t care because you know who you are. You bring heart and humor to every situation, and when things get dark, you\u2019re the one who reminds everyone that there\u2019s still something worth fighting for.<\/p>\n

\n Brilliant
\n Optimistic
\n Authentic
\n Heart\n <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc2<\/p>\n

Max Mayfield<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not afraid of you.\u201d
\n You\u2019re tough \u2014 not because you want to be, but because life made you that way. You\u2019ve built walls higher than Castle Byers, and you don\u2019t let just anyone past them. But beneath that armor is someone who feels everything deeply and fights harder than anyone for the people she loves. You cope through independence and sometimes push people away when you need them most. But when you finally let someone in? That bond is unbreakable.<\/p>\n

\n Fierce
\n Independent
\n Brave
\n Complex\n <\/p>\n

\ud83e\udea7<\/p>\n

Steve Harrington<\/p>\n

\u201cHow many times do I have to save you people?\u201d
\n You\u2019re the unlikely hero \u2014 the person nobody expected to step up, least of all yourself. You started out focused on your hair and your reputation, but when it mattered, you discovered something more important: protecting the people who need you. You\u2019re brave, selfless, and way more capable than you give yourself credit for. You might downplay your role with a joke, but everyone knows: when the Demogorgon shows up, you\u2019re the one grabbing the nail bat.<\/p>\n

\n Selfless
\n Brave
\n Loyal
\n Underestimated\n <\/p>\n

\u21bb PLAY AGAIN<\/p>\n

The animated spinoff Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 premiered on Netflix and was delivered to some hesitant fans as it came with a whole new cast, new characters, and a new story seemingly taking place between seasons 2 and 3 of its flagship series. The worrying trend comes in with its season 1 Rotten Tomatoes score, which is a shockingly low rating and actually the lowest rating this franchise has seen since its release. Tales from ’85 received a 61% rating from critics and a shocking 55% rating from audiences.<\/p>\n

Series\/Season<\/p>\n

Critics Score<\/p>\n

Audience Score<\/p>\n

Stranger Things \u2014 Season 1<\/p>\n

97%<\/p>\n

96%<\/p>\n

Stranger Things \u2014 Season 2<\/p>\n

94%<\/p>\n

90%<\/p>\n

Stranger Things \u2014 Season 3<\/p>\n

89%<\/p>\n

86%<\/p>\n

Stranger Things \u2014 Season 4<\/p>\n

89%<\/p>\n

88%<\/p>\n

Stranger Things \u2014 Season 5<\/p>\n

82%<\/p>\n

52%<\/p>\n

Tales from ’85 \u2014 Season 1<\/p>\n

61%<\/p>\n

55%<\/p>\n

Season 5 of Stranger Things<\/a> brings in the lowest audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes for the entire franchise, and yet its spinoff Tales from ’85 manages to have a majorly low rating across the board. Compared to Stranger Things season 1, which is a franchise high at 97%. Season 5 was certainly divisive for fans, with reviews stating that it “fails to nail the landing” and was “a major flop.” Audiences for Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 stated that it was “absolutely terrible” and was full of “sheer cringeyness.” <\/p>\n

However, not everyone hated the first season of the animated series and even stated that it isn’t as bad as everyone says. So much so that showrunner Eric Robles announced they would be returning for a second season<\/a> later this year. When asked if Tales from ’85 would have many seasons, the showrunner stated that:<\/p>\n

“I have a number in my head. This is going to be a really fun ride for the story that I want to tell. But I don\u2019t plan to overstay my welcome. I\u2019m giving you a very vague answer, but I have an idea of what feels right for me, creatively, in terms of the story introducing Nikki Baxter \u2014 her not being around anymore and what that means. Technically, she doesn\u2019t fit into the timeline. It\u2019s not in the cards, in the sense that this was developed when the Duffers were in season four post[-production]. What I can say is that I understand the responsibility of ending this story for this series correctly \u2014 what the kids process, how they move forward after that, how it connects perfectly to season three and why they don\u2019t talk about her.<\/p>\n

Is it going to be perfect? I don\u2019t know. But I\u2019m going to do my best with my team. It\u2019s not going to satisfy everybody. That is the most impossible task ever.”<\/p>\n

Obviously, there was an introduction to a new character named Nikki Baxter (voiced by Odessa A’zion); however, she was not seen during the flagship series. It’s unclear how multiple seasons of Tales from ’85 will work in tandem with its flagship series, but as far as audiences are aware, the animated spinoff is canon with Stranger Things. Robles has stated that Baxter’s storyline will be explained more, and only time will tell how it plays out.<\/p>\n

Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 is available to stream on Netflix.<\/p>\n

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