Netflix’s next great sci-fi show is set in a retirement community
Netflix's upcoming sci-fi series, The Boroughs, is set in a retirement community and features a group of elderly friends facing an alien threat. The show combines familiar tropes from classic '80s sci-fi with a unique twist by centering on characters in their 70s. As the mystery unfolds, the characters navigate both personal challenges and the larger conspiracy surrounding their community.
- ▪The Boroughs is a new sci-fi series on Netflix set in a retirement community in New Mexico.
- ▪The main character, Sam, discovers an alien creature that threatens his neighbors.
- ▪The show features a diverse cast of older characters who band together to confront the mystery.
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