Stranger Things Spinoff Faces Tough Competition on Netflix
New Stranger Things Show Already Dethroned On Netflix
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The new spinoff series, *Stranger Things: Tales from '85*, has debuted on Netflix but is currently ranked 8th in the U.S., overshadowed by the sports comedy *Running Point*, which leads the chart. Despite the popularity of the original *Stranger Things*, the spinoff has received mixed reviews, impacting its viewership.
- 01*Stranger Things: Tales from '85* is currently the 8th most-watched show on Netflix in the U.S.
- 02The sports comedy *Running Point* is the most-watched show, following its successful second season debut.
- 03Critics have rated *Running Point* higher than *Tales from '85*, with scores of 88% and 63% respectively on Rotten Tomatoes.
- 04Audience reception for *Tales from '85* is disappointing, with a 50% score compared to *Running Point*'s 76%.
- 05The spinoff features the original Hawkins crew facing new supernatural threats in an animated format.
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The much-anticipated spinoff, *Stranger Things: Tales from '85*, has launched on Netflix but is struggling to capture the same success as its predecessor. Currently, it ranks 8th among Netflix's most-watched shows in the U.S., while the sports comedy *Running Point* takes the top spot. Despite the original *Stranger Things* being one of Netflix's most popular series, the spinoff's reception has been lukewarm. On Rotten Tomatoes, *Running Point* boasts an impressive 88% critics' score and a 76% audience score, while *Tales from '85* sits at 63% and 50% respectively. Critics have noted that while *Tales from '85* features exciting action sequences and familiar characters, it lacks a defined audience. As the competition continues, both shows will vie for viewer attention in the coming weeks.
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