The Boroughs trailer teases Netflix’s new Stranger Things replacement
Netflix has announced The Boroughs, a new supernatural drama series created by Jeffrey Addis and Will Matthews, with executive producers including the Duffer Brothers of Stranger Things fame. The series stars an ensemble cast including Geena Davis, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Bill Pullman, Clarke Peters, and Denis O’Hare.
The show follows a group of elderly retirees living in a picturesque retirement community who must band together to face a sinister otherworldly threat. Those involved in the production have described the series as “Stranger Things meets Cocoon,” drawing a comparison to the 1985 Ron Howard film about residents of a Florida retirement home who discover an alien fountain of youth. The description captures the show’s blend of science fiction mystery with a focus on older protagonists, offering a fresh take on the supernatural thriller genre that made Stranger Things a cultural phenomenon.
Netflix released a teaser trailer offering glimpses of what to expect from the series. With the creative pedigree of the Duffer Brothers backing the project and a distinguished cast, The Boroughs positions itself as a successor to the streaming platform’s successful supernatural drama lineup.