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A new report notes that The Boroughs has surpassed Stranger Things in Rotten Tomatoes review scores, signaling a surge in critical praise for the show and igniting buzz about its early reception among audiences and critics alike.
The Boroughs uses a retirement-community setting to blend sci‑fi horror with heartfelt drama, delivering nostalgia-heavy vibes reminiscent of Stranger Things while focusing on aging, friendship, and dignity; anchored by standout performances from Alfred Molina and a strong ensemble, the eight‑episode season arrives on Netflix May 21.
Netflix has renewed the animated Stranger Things spin-off Tales From '85' for a second season, promising more Hawkins adventures as a new paranormal threat emerges and Nikki joins the group; the renewal aligns with the show's strong Netflix Top 10 performance.
Netflix renews Tales From '85' for Season 2 following its April 23 debut, which drew 2.8 million views in its opening weekend; the animated Stranger Things spinoff from Eric Robles with the Duffer Brothers follows Eleven and friends in 1985 Hawkins as they chase a new mystery, with Flying Bark Productions handling animation and a voice cast led by Brooklyn Davey Norstedt and Jolie Hoang-Rappaport.
Netflix has renewed the animated Stranger Things spin-off Tales From '85' for a second season, set between Seasons 2 and 3 of the live-action series; it features a new voice cast and is produced by Eric Robles and Jennifer Muro, with Matt and Ross Duffer, Hilary Leavitt, Shawn Levy, and Dan Cohen among the executive producers. It premiered April 23 and ranked No. 7 on Netflix's weekly top 10 English-language TV list, with 13.8 million hours viewed.
Netflix has renewed Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 for a second season. In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Eric Robles explains the series will operate within a soft canon between seasons two and three, focusing on kid-focused adventures while avoiding major world-building. He discusses budget-driven but careful casting, the introduction of Nikki Baxter and other new characters, expanding Hawkins’ lore and locations, and maintaining the show’s ’80s aesthetic and cinematic feel. Robles also touches on musical choices, the potential for future seasons, and the show’s theatrical premiere vibes as part of a broader strategy to grow the Stranger Things universe.
A four-show premiere roundup: Half Man centers on a dangerous, escalating bond between Ruben and Niall with unsettling sexuality; Hacks No New Tricks offers a breezy, humor-driven detour focusing on Deborah, Marcus, and Ava amid Vegas-set drama; Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 attempts a kid-friendly 1985 Hawkins cartoon that still leans on main-series lore but struggles to satisfy both longtime fans and younger viewers; The Boys: King Of Hell advances the season with Homelander’s Prophet arc and a more overt focus on character dynamics among the squad.
Variety’s review argues Tales From ’85’ is a creepy, cynical animated spin-off that recycles the original Stranger Things plot with a new voice cast, offering nostalgia over forward momentum as Netflix milks the IP; all eight episodes are now streaming on Netflix.
At the 37th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, Heated Rivalry was named Outstanding New TV Series, Stranger Things won Outstanding Drama Series for its final season, and The Traitors took Outstanding Reality Competition Program, with Southern Hospitality earning Outstanding Reality Program; special honors went to Quinta Brunson (Vanguard Award) and Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers (Stephen F. Kolzak Award), while Liza Minnelli made a surprise 80th-birthday appearance as Demi Lovato and Eli performed.
At the 37th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, Heated Rivalry won Outstanding New TV Series; Stranger Things took Outstanding Drama Series and Palm Royale won Outstanding Comedy Series, with additional wins across film, reality, journalism, podcasts and more. Notable honors included Kiss of the Spider Woman as a film winner, Quinta Brunson receiving the Vanguard Award, and Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers receiving the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, underscoring LGBTQ+ representation across TV, film, documentary and other media.
Charlie Heaton details his rapid shift from finishing Stranger Things to joining HBO’s Industry as Jim Dycker, including auditioning with the final death scene and filming a dense, jargon-heavy dialogue in a fast-paced production. He explains how Jim’s end informs his performance, discusses working with co-stars like Sagar Radia, Kiernan Shipka, and Kit Harington, and reflects on the end of Stranger Things and the possibility of a revival.
Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson tied the knot in a Valentine’s Day wedding on February 14, 2026, with Maya in a white dress and Hutson in a tux. A star-studded guest list attended, including members of the Stranger Things cast and notable names like Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, with photos of the event shared by People. The couple, who have musical ties and a longstanding friendship, announced the marriage amid coverage of the ceremony and guest list.
Maya Hawke’s husband and longtime collaborator, Christian Lee Hutson, is a Missouri-born, California-raised singer-songwriter who started with the Driftwood Singers and has released five solo albums, with three co-produced by Phoebe Bridgers; the two went public in 2023, made their red-carpet debut in 2025, and wed in New York City on February 14, 2026 with Hawke’s parents and ‘Stranger Things’ cast in attendance. Hutson was previously married to Sharon Silva, and his relationship with Hawke has been highly publicized by the press.
Maya Hawke, star of Stranger Things, married musician Christian Lee Hutson in a Valentine’s Day ceremony in New York City, with Hawke’s parents Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman and several Stranger Things cast members in attendance; the couple has collaborated on music and were reportedly introduced through their shared creative circles.
Maya Hawke quietly married musician Christian Lee Hutson on Valentine’s Day, in an intimate ceremony attended by Hawke’s parents and a star-studded Stranger Things guest list that included co-stars like Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Natalia Dyer, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Caleb McLaughlin and Charlie Heaton, plus friends Kathryn Newton and Iris Apatow; Hawke wore a white gown with an oversized feathery coat while Hutson wore a tux, and the couple — who recently announced their engagement — share the moment as Hawke prepares for future film projects like The Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.