‘The Boroughs’ Is Like ‘Stranger Things’ Until It Isn’t
The Boroughs is a new Netflix series that blends sci-fi horror with themes of aging and community. Set in a retirement community, the show follows retired engineer Sam as he navigates his new life while grappling with grief and unexpected friendships. The series, produced by the creators of Stranger Things, features a mix of familiar tropes and engaging character dynamics.
- ▪The Boroughs is executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, known for Stranger Things.
- ▪The series focuses on a retirement community where residents face both physical and emotional challenges.
- ▪Alfred Molina stars as Sam, a reluctant resident dealing with the loss of his wife.
- ▪The show introduces a mystery that ties back to its opening scene, blending elements of sci-fi horror.
- ▪The ensemble cast includes notable actors like Bill Pullman, Geena Davis, and Alfre Woodard.
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There are monsters in The Boroughs, the new Netflix series executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers. But the most pressing concern on the show isn’t a physical menace. Instead, it’s time. As in, not having enough time—but also having too much time to kill.cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"92b7b46b-43ed-4e0e-b21b-2c999302d9d7","settings":{"advertising":{"macros":{"AD_UNIT":"/23178111854/od.gizmodo.com/article","CHILD_UNIT":"article","POST_ID":"2000760316","POST_TYPE":"post","CHANNEL":"io9","SECTION":"io9-reviews","SUBSECTION":"","CATEGORIES":"io9-reviews","TAGS":"alfred-molina,netflix,stranger-things,the-boroughs","NOP":"0"},"timeBeforeFirstAd":0}}}).render("cnx-player-main")}); That’s probably not a surprise considering the setting for The Boroughs, which…
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