Alfred Molina on ‘The Boroughs’ Spoilers, Working With the Duffer Brothers and Doc Ock’s Legacy: ‘I Would Do It Again, No Doubt’
Alfred Molina stars in the new Netflix series 'The Boroughs,' which features a mix of supernatural elements and a strong ensemble cast. The show follows his character, Sam Cooper, as he navigates life in a senior living community filled with mysterious occurrences. Despite resolving some conflicts, the season ends with lingering threats, hinting at potential future developments.
- ▪Alfred Molina plays Sam Cooper, a retired engineer who moves into a senior living community after losing his wife.
- ▪The series features an all-star cast including Geena Davis, Bill Pullman, and Alfre Woodard.
- ▪The plot involves ghostly apparitions and sinister practices by the community's owners to achieve immortality.
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Home TV News May 23, 2026 12:30pm PT Alfred Molina on ‘The Boroughs’ Spoilers, Working With the Duffer Brothers and Doc Ock’s Legacy: ‘I Would Do It Again, No Doubt’ By Andrew McGowan Plus Icon Andrew McGowan Latest ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer: Christopher Nolan Unveils Epic New Footage of Cyclops, Evil Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and More 3 weeks ago ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Sets Cast: Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood Officially Return, Plus Jamie Dornan as Aragorn and More 1 month ago Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ Star, Dies at 53 3 months ago See All COURTESY OF NETFLIX SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “The Boroughs,” now streaming on Netflix.
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