Netflix has released the official trailer for 'The Boroughs', an upcoming sci-fi series produced by the Duffer Brothers, the creative minds behind 'Stranger Things'. The show follows a group of misfits living in a retirement community who are forced to confront a massive otherworldly threat.
What is 'The Boroughs' about?
The series centers on residents of a retirement community who must stop an alien menace from stealing the one thing they lack: time. The trailer showcases a blend of suspense, humor, and cosmic horror, with a star-studded cast including Bill Pullman, Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, and Denis O'Hare.
Fan reactions
Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement, with many already comparing it favorably to 'Stranger Things'. One fan wrote: 'Stacked cast and a wild premise, this could be a sleeper hit.' Another commented: 'Retirement home squad vs cosmic threat is not the matchup I expected but now I’m all in.' A third added: 'The Duffer Brothers back again with another banger show they just can’t miss, this is going to be Stranger Things-level good.'
Creative team and production
The show was created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews. Addiss described the series as combining 'the things each of us loves most, which is I love monsters, and Will has been a 70-year-old since he was 10 years old.' Matthews added that he has 'an affinity for the vintage' and would 'want to live at The Boroughs if it weren’t for a pesky monster problem.' The series was filmed in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Trailer details
The trailer reveals that after moving into the retirement community, Sam (played by Alfred Molina) has a terrifying encounter with a monstrous entity stalking the perfectly manicured streets. The series is set to premiere on Netflix on May 21.
