The Duffer Brothers ‘The Boroughs’ Is a Captivating Sci-Fi Horror For the Ages: TV Review
The Duffer Brothers' new series, 'The Boroughs,' combines elements of sci-fi and horror to explore themes of aging and loss. Set in a retirement community, the show follows Sam Cooper, a grieving widower who reluctantly moves into the neighborhood. As he navigates his new life, he uncovers dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic setting.
- ▪The series is created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, with the Duffer Brothers as executive producers.
- ▪The first season consists of eight episodes and features a cast including Alfred Molina and Dee Wallace.
- ▪The story revolves around Sam Cooper, who moves to The Boroughs after the death of his wife, only to discover unsettling occurrences in the community.
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Home TV Reviews May 21, 2026 12:01am PT The Duffer Brothers ‘The Boroughs’ Is a Captivating Sci-Fi Horror For the Ages: TV Review By Aramide Tinubu Plus Icon Aramide Tinubu Latest ‘Rivals,’ Hulu’s British Dark Comedy, Is Pitch-Perfect in Season 2: TV Review 6 days ago With Netflix’s ‘Nemesis’, ‘Power’ Creator Courtney A. Kemp Delivers a Tantalizing Crime Drama: TV Review 1 week ago Prime Video’s YA Romance ‘Off Campus’ Is a Perfectly Predictable Delight: TV Review 1 week ago See All COURTESY OF NETFLIX Older folks are revered for their wisdom as they’re simultaneously pushed toward the edges of society. It is a conundrum most people don’t begin to consider until they near their own twilight years.
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