Scary stories to tell seniors
Netflix's new series, The Boroughs, features an aging cast and explores themes of retirement and the supernatural. The show follows Sam Cooper, a retired engineer, as he navigates a community filled with quirky characters and a lurking monster. With a blend of humor and horror, it aims to resonate with a senior audience while addressing contemporary issues.
- ▪The Boroughs is produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, known for Stranger Things.
- ▪The series features an ensemble cast including Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Geena Davis.
- ▪The plot centers around a retirement village where a monster preys on the residents.
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Netflix’s The Boroughs, produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, begins life at a comparative disadvantage. Whereas its predecessor could take forever between seasons, losing nothing but its child stars’ cherubic looks, the new show has no such luxury. With each passing day, its oldster cast — including Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Geena Davis — is closer to the grave. Of course, there are other arguments for extending The Boroughs’ run pronto. A story of retirement-village mayhem, the series zips along like a souped-up mobility scooter, gleefully ignoring the holes in its plot. That aging ensemble bursts with talent — so much so that its writers don’t mind killing off the occasional gramps or gran.
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