10 Shows Like 'The Boroughs' You Should Watch Next
The article discusses the new Netflix show 'The Boroughs,' which features a talented cast confronting mysteries in a retirement community. It also highlights similar shows like 'Widow's Bay' and 'Stranger Things' that share themes of horror and mystery. These series reflect a growing trend of showcasing older characters in engaging narratives.
- ▪The Boroughs features a recognizable cast including Alfred Molina and Geena Davis.
- ▪Widow's Bay is set on an isolated New England island with a mix of humor and horror.
- ▪Stranger Things shares a sci-fi/horror angle and has a nostalgic connection to 1980s genre films.
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41 years ago, The Golden Girls taught us to pay attention to older people, who still have plenty to offer; that same year, Ron Howard's Cocoon taught us about the importance of leveraging alien eggs for eternal youth. That last one is probably slightly more relevant to sci-fi thriller The Boroughs, though it does feel like it's been a while since retirees have had the spotlight on television. The new Netflix show finds an invariably talented and thoroughly recognizable cast (Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Denis O'Hare, Clarke Peters, and Geena Davis, among others) confronting a series of freaky mysteries in their seemingly idyllic, but entirely remote, retirement community. We're due for a senior moment.
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