‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Review: Odessa A’zion Is the Rare Bright Spot in Netflix’s Dull and Unambitious Animated Spinoff
Hollywood Reporter • 4/23/2026
Summary
‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ is an animated spinoff series featuring Odessa A’zion and Janeane Garofalo among the voice cast. The series is aimed at a slightly more kid-friendly audience and follows the gang as they battle a new breed of monster during the period between seasons two and three.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5h
Age
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from cluster
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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