Homage vs pastiche, the main differences

Question

I want to ensure I’m using this term correctly if reviewing episodes of TV shows or movies.

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Answer 1

I would use them in a similar way but I’m interested to see the responses.

I would probably use pastiche if the influence is more obvious and homage if the influence is more abstract. But again, who the hell am I?

Answer 2

Pastiche apes the style and is more generalised than an homage which tends to be more overt, like a retelling.

V for Vendetta pays homage to 1984.

Stranger Things is a pastiche of 80’s film and tv.