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Season 1 – The Boroughs

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In a seemingly picturesque retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have, time.

Critics Reviews

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Ed Power Daily Telegraph (UK) 1h
For those open to the idea of monsters under the bed, however, there’s a lot to love. And unlike Stranger Things, it doesn’t try to club us senseless with nostalgia. Go to Full Review Chase Hutchinson Seattle Times 5h
It looks and feels like far too much of modern streaming television, halfheartedly bringing a bunch of compelling actors together only to do very little with them. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast 7h
A consistently surprising new-by-way-of-old-school genre affair that appears primed to be the streamer’s next big thing. Go to Full Review Amelia Harvey That Hashtag Show 14m
8/10
The Boroughs uses this supernatural plot of a creature living within the facility as a metaphor for some of the struggles of old age. Go to Full Review Cheryl Eddy io9.com 19m
Yes, it’s a bit predictable and can occasionally get a little sentimental too. But the wonderful performances alone are enough to recommend watching the series. Go to Full Review Katie Doll CBR 5h
7/10
The sci-fi drama series is an engrossing, comfortable series elated by a high-profile cast. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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B P @Bradster69 41m ‘The Boroughs’ Is Boomer ‘Stranger Things’ For Better & For Worse See more Leo W @LeoTW 51m I love the show. Its fun and a little spooky but in a silly way. All in all its a great series. 👍 👍 See more S T. @RT43334155 2h I would have loved it if it was not Sci-fi. I hate Sci-fi series and shows. Dealing with real time old age issues in a community and making a drama series is an excellent idea. See more Rorisang M @stranger85 10h Absolute masterpiece. A must watch, The Duffer Brothers definitely know how to choose a story. I can't wait to see what they do with this series, I'd like them to continue the story. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Bill Pullman

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Jena Malone

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Alfred Molina

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Geena Davis

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Clarke Peters

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Alfre Woodard

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Episodes

Episode 1 Airs May 21 In a seemingly picturesque retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have, time. Details
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The Boroughs — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews
Network
Netflix
Genre
Drama, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 21, 2026