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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.

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David Opie Empire Magazine 3d
3/5
More than just a spiritual successor to Stranger Things, The Boroughs is an original sci-fi that succeeds on its own terms, even if it does need to iron out a few wrinkles, figuratively speaking. Go to Full Review Hunter Ingram TheWrap 3d
Through their monsters-in-the-night approach, Addiss and Matthews create a silly but effective conduit for the knowledge and influence we reap and warp from the generations before us. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 3d
This is a show that will be written off by some who don’t watch it as "Elder Things" but works because its excellent cast takes it more seriously than that. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 6h
3/5
…yet another mystery box show that doesn’t give up its secrets too easily…The Boroughs is a slick Netflix product, but it remains to be seen if it can overcome the rather depressing setting of its unfolding sci-fi/fantasy story… Go to Full Review Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? 8h
9.5/10
With excellently executed twists, thoughtful character relationships, and a cast that never rests on its laurels, The Boroughs is one of the best series that Netflix has put out this year. Go to Full Review Julia Swift My Champlain Valley 1d
6/10
I wish it had more heart and soul. There were all of these amazing actors in this show that is light and fun and very bland. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Armando K @Knoztlan 7h A big pile of crap, stupid nonsense bs… terrible acting, terrible script. Don’t waste your time watching this sh!t. Gina Davis was probably one of the worst characters, awful acting. See more C C @FairandHonest 9h Yes, please! More like this. Finally, something that isn’t a disappointment! See more Bruce B. @bruce1945 9h The silly season is here. A retirement community stalked by monsters heard through house walls and groomed by the community. Owners who raise them for their blood that supports their eternal life is unbelievable.A horror driven theme that doesn’t make 1 shudder.Skip this Netflix series. See more Aaron T @Aaron689 10h Premise starts well but turns to extremely predictable and terrible dialogue. Terrible marvel humor style and Geena Davis character is awful See more Clay D. @RT52123321 12h Great actors, terrible writing and plot design. Boring and predicatble See more Antonio A @RT61869847 12h Muy entretenida, me quede con ganas de más, pero es la desventaja de ser de los primeros en verla. Muy recommendable? See more Read all reviews
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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 Aired May 21, 2026 Welcome to the Boroughs When grieving widower Sam Cooper reluctantly moves to a desert retirement community, he discovers something is lurking beneath its perfect surface. Details Episode 2 Aired May 21, 2026 The Mourning After Still reeling, Sam seeks answers close to home; Renee gets a break in the case of the missing minerals; Judy and Wally face up to painful realities. Details Episode 3 Aired May 21, 2026 A Pyramid Sam and Wally decide to take a risk; Renee and Paz's investigation brings them closer together; Art seeks answers in the desert. Details Episode 4 Aired May 21, 2026 Forbidden Fruit Art savors the fruits of his explorations; Blaine warns Sam that curiosity comes with consequences; Renee makes a shocking discovery. Details Episode 5 Aired May 21, 2026 Another Beautiful Day Sam, Judy and Wally uncover a new side of the Boroughs; Renee and Paz go on a road trip; Blaine tries to convince Claire to take action. Details Episode 6 Aired May 21, 2026 The Grey Rebellion With the entire gang under Blaine's thumb, Sam desperately seeks a way out; Art and Judy hit a breaking point; Wally gets a taste of a new life. Details Episode 7 Aired May 21, 2026 Time to Go As the anniversary party approaches, Anneliese reveals a painful secret; the gang gets in gear for a high-stakes rescue mission at the Manor. Details Episode 8 Aired May 21, 2026 Triple Audible With Blaine and Anneliese desperate to capture Mother, Sam and his friends put it all on the line to save their neighbors and set things right. Details
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Season Info

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