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The Boroughs

The Boroughs

20261 Season8 EpisodesIn Production

Overview

In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their "golden years" are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.

Created by Hilary Leavitt
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Sam

Geena Davis

Geena Davis

Renee

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Judy

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Wally

Clarke Peters

Clarke Peters

Art

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Jack

Carlos Miranda

Carlos Miranda

Paz

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Claire

Seth Numrich

Seth Numrich

Blaine

Alice Kremelberg

Alice Kremelberg

Anneliese

Themes & Keywords

retireesupernaturalretirement community

About The Boroughs

The Boroughs is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy, mystery series that first aired in 2026 exploring themes of retiree, supernatural, retirement community. Created by Hilary Leavitt, it stars Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard. In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their "golden years" are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.

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