I Would Like to Say That the New Show From the Creators of <em>Stranger Things </em>Is Great, but, Well, Friends Don’t Lie
The new Netflix series The Boroughs, created by the Duffer brothers, features a talented cast but suffers from a weak plot. Set in a retirement community, the show combines elements of nostalgia with a dark secret lurking beneath its cheerful facade. Despite its promising premise and experienced actors, the writing does not fully capitalize on their potential.
- ▪The Boroughs is set in a desert retirement community with a dark secret.
- ▪The cast includes veterans like Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, and Alfre Woodard.
- ▪The writing often falls short of the actors' capabilities, particularly for Woodard's character.
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Television The New Netflix Show From the Creators of Stranger Things Has a Dream Cast and a Nightmare Plot I would like to say that The Boroughs is great, but, well, friends don’t lie. By Sam Adams Follow Sam Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Sam_Adams newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters.
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