The Boroughs
A new Netflix sci-fi series follows a group of elderly residents as they unite to confront an alien threat—trading "kids on bikes" for walkers and wisdom.
Series Overview
The Boroughs, a new science fiction series on Netflix, follows a group of elderly residents in a retirement community who unite to confront an alien creature. The eight-episode show combines familiar sci-fi adventure tropes with a unique setting: a retirement community in the New Mexico desert.
Plot Summary
The story centers on Sam (Alfred Molina), a recent widower who becomes suspicious of the seemingly perfect retirement community.
After discovering an alien creature feeding on sleeping residents, Sam and his newfound friends—including Jack (Bill Pullman), Judy (Alfre Woodard), Art (Clarke Peters), Renee (Geena Davis), and Wally (Denis O'Hare)—investigate a larger conspiracy. The mystery escalates as they uncover a connection between the alien and other strange events in the community.
Notable Elements
- The series features a cast of older actors, subverting the typical "kids on bikes" trope of 1980s-style sci-fi.
- The show is described as a standalone story with eight episodes.
- The final reveal is reported to be anticlimactic, but the performances and character interactions are considered highlights.
Availability
The Boroughs is currently streaming on Netflix.