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The Boroughs review roundup, critics highlight cast and tone

tvMay 21, 202618245

Netflix's new horror series The Boroughs, created by Jeffrey Addis and Will Matthews and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, follows a retirement community that confronts a monstrous, otherworldly threat. Early critic roundups praise the show's warm, ensemble-driven tone and liken its nostalgic thrills to Stranger Things while emphasizing its focus on older protagonists. Reviews single out the ensemble of older leads for delivering tender, witty performances that balance horror set pieces with emotional beats and occasional Spielbergian wonder. That blend of nostalgic supernatural spectacle and mature character work makes The Boroughs a distinctive addition to streaming horror and a plausible successor to youth-focused genre hits.

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