Overview
- Netflix made all eight episodes of The Boroughs available worldwide on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- The series follows Sam Cooper, a grieving newcomer played by Alfred Molina, who joins other residents of a luxury New Mexico retirement community to confront a mysterious monster threat.
- The principal cast features veteran performers including Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Bill Pullman, Clarke Peters and Denis O’Hare, with most lead actors aged 70 or older.
- Creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews serve as showrunners with Matt and Ross Duffer as executive producers, and reviewers note an intentional retro, Technicolor style that recalls the Duffers’ earlier work.
- Early reviews praise the ensemble performances, sharp dialogue and high production values, with direction from Augustine Frizzell, Kyle Patrick Alvarez and Ben Taylor highlighted as strengths.