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Netflix Launches “The Boroughs” Sci-Fi Drama, Renewal Unclear

5/24/2026

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Netflix premiered “The Boroughs” on May 21, 2026, created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews with the Duffer Brothers as executive producers.
The eight-episode season stars veteran actors such as Alfred Molina and Geena Davis and follows retirement-community residents battling an otherworldly time-stealing threat.
Netflix earned an NME review, a 7.6/10 IMDB rating, and a soundtrack with David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen, and by May 24, 2026 has not announced a renewal.

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Netflix premiered “The Boroughs” on May 21, 2026, created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews with the Duffer Brothers as executive producers.
The eight-episode season stars veteran actors such as Alfred Molina and Geena Davis and follows retirement-community residents battling an otherworldly time-stealing threat.
Netflix earned an NME review, a 7.6/10 IMDB rating, and a soundtrack with David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen, and by May 24, 2026 has not announced a renewal.