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Retirees Uncover Supernatural Secrets in New Netflix Sci-Fi
10 May
Summary
- Retirement community becomes the setting for a supernatural mystery.
- Alfred Molina leads a cast of older actors in a present-day story.
- The series aims to broaden genre appeal beyond youth-focused plots.
Netflix's latest sci-fi offering, "The Boroughs," features Alfred Molina as Sam Cooper, a recently widowed man who moves into a retirement community in New Mexico. Upon arrival, Sam begins experiencing unsettling supernatural visions, hinting at a mystery beneath the community's peaceful facade.
This series pivots from typical genre tropes by focusing on Gen X characters and a present-day setting, eschewing 1980s nostalgia. The Duffer Brothers' involvement lends significant weight to the project, promising a unique supernatural narrative.
Sam, alongside residents Wally (Denis O'Hare) and Judy (Alfre Woodard), actively investigates the strange occurrences. The show emphasizes older characters as central figures in the unfolding mystery, aiming to broaden the appeal of genre series for audiences seeking stories with active, older casts.
