Animated Spinoff Flips ‘Stranger Things’ Aesthetic on Its Head

In 2021, as the world began to stagger out of the pandemic, Eric Robles developed an animated horror series. He pitched the project to Netflix.

After four months of development conversations, Netflix gave Robles the news no potential showrunner wants to hear. The outcome halted that particular effort.

Development timeline

The talks with Netflix spanned roughly four months. Details of those conversations were not disclosed.

Creator background

Eric Robles is known for creating children’s animation. His Fanboy & Chum Chum ran on Nickelodeon.

Industry context

The pitch arrived amid growing interest in animated spinoff concepts. Some producers aim to flip genre expectations and subvert nostalgia.

This trend sometimes involves reworking the Stranger Things aesthetic in unexpected ways. Creators continue to look for new angles on familiar material.

Outcome

Netflix ultimately conveyed a negative decision about the proposal. Robles’ effort underscores the challenge of launching bold animated projects in the post-pandemic era. Report published by Filmogaz.com.