Netflix viewers have been captivated by The Boroughs, a new series from the creators of Stranger Things, with many admitting they watched every episode in a single sitting. The show, which launched on the streaming platform in May, has been hailed as utterly addictive by fans who say they simply couldn't stop watching.
The series gained traction on TikTok after user Beth, known as Bethflix and Chill, shared a video praising it. She described the show as a gripping watch set in a retirement town, where a group of unlikely heroes must unite to take on a mysterious creature threatening the one thing they cannot afford to lose: time.
Viewers responded enthusiastically, with one commenting: 'I binge-watched it last night. So good.' Another added: 'Watched it all on Saturday.' A third said: 'Binged it yesterday! It was great.' Many noted it was an ideal choice for fans of Stranger Things, blending mystery with heart and humour.
The Boroughs is an American science fiction series created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, executive produced by The Duffer Brothers. It stars Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Denis O'Hare, whose performances have been widely praised. One fan declared: 'I really liked it, but the main character was brilliant.' Another said: 'It's absolutely brilliant.'
