User Reviews

A somewhat pointless show with uninspired, generic animation, that still entertains from time to time.

Stranger Things: Racconti dal 1985 non è una semplice appendice della serie Netflix, ma un’ operazione che si inserisce perfettamente nel "vuoto" narrativo tra la seconda e la terza stagione. Ambientata nel cuore dell’inverno del 1985, circa un mese dopo l'iconico Ballo della Neve, l'antologia esplora quella fragile tregua che precede l'estate caotica dello Starcourt Mall. Quello che però mi ha colpito di più è il comparto e lo stile grafico usato per raccontare **** so quanti di voi qui siano gamers appassionati anche di videogiochi come me, ma se lo siete, magari qualcuno di voi avrà notato che lo stile grafico usato richiama molto i titoli della Telitale Games, in particolare The Wolf Among Us. Un uso della tecnica dell’inchiostro che definisce molto bene i ****. La gestione del colore poi è il vero fiore all'occhiello. Gli autori giocano con una palette Neon-Noir che contrappone il bianco freddo della neve dell'Indiana a toni acidi e saturi, come il viola elettrico e il blu profondo, tipici delle intrusioni del Sottosopra. In sintesi mi è piaciuta molto ma è comunque scontato che escano altri episodi e alte stagioni vista la conclusione del finale, e/o anche per spiegare meglio la scrittura di alcuni **** che rimangono un po’ (almeno per me), un punto di domanda.

I thought it was really cool. It’s not better than the live-action. It’s a great way to expand this universe without affecting the main story. The beginning is a bit slow, but from a certain point it gets into a really good rhythm that brings back the roots of Stranger Things. What I also liked is how it slowly builds tension instead of rushing things. At first it feels like it’s just setting up characters and atmosphere, but then it starts layering that familiar mystery feeling again—like something is always slightly off in the background And once it clicks, it really clicks. The pacing becomes more engaging, the stakes feel clearer, and it starts to feel like that classic mix of friendship, curiosity, and creeping danger that made the original series so strong. Another cool thing is how it can explore ideas that the live-action can’t really do as freely. The animation style lets them push visuals, weird moments, and concepts from the Upside Down without worrying about realism or production limits. That opens a lot of space for creativity while still respecting the main storyline. Overall, it feels less like a replacement and more like a “side layer” of the universe—something that deepens it, fills gaps, and keeps that Stranger Things feeling alive in a different format

I actually ended up enjoying it more than I expected. The biggest thing is just how you go into it. If you’re expecting it to feel exactly like the live-action show, it’s probably not gonna land the same. But if you treat it like bonus time with the characters and just let it be its own thing, it works a lot better. Animation is a totally different lane, and they don’t try to hide that. The mix of 2D and 3D with those ‘80s-inspired touches feels kinda off at first, but by the end of the first episode it started to click for me. One of the highlights is definitely the voice acting. Eleven and Dustin stand out the most to me, they actually feel real and not like watered down versions, and Eleven still brings that emotional depth that makes her character hit. The rest of the cast kind of goes back and forth between sounding spot on and a little different, but nothing bad. It’s not going to match whatever perfect version of the original you have in your head, but that’s kind of the point. If you just meet it where it is and enjoy the vibe, it’s a good time. Being open to it makes all the difference.