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Stranger Things: Tales From '85 showrunner teases Will's relationship with Hawkins' punky new kid Nikki: "We liked the idea of bringing somebody in who's never gonna judge him"

Showrunner Eric Robles discusses the new character Nikki Baxter in the animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales From '85, highlighting her role in supporting Will Byers. Robles explains that Nikki, a new student who doesn't judge Will, fills a void in his ability to confide in others. The spin-off aims to explore the characters' lives between seasons and introduce new dynamics.