- Primary Subject: The Boroughs (Netflix Original Series)
- Key Update: This covers everything currently known about The Boroughs, including its star-studded veteran cast, the "monstrous" plot details, and the confirmed premiere date.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: February 26, 2026
- Quick Answer: The Boroughs is a Netflix supernatural series starring Alfred Molina and Geena Davis about retirees in New Mexico battling monsters, premiering May 21, 2026.
Following the conclusion of Stranger Things, The Duffer Brothers are returning to their science-fiction roots in the upcoming Netflix series The Boroughs. Audiences have been looking forward to seeing what they have in store for one of their next projects.
Let's explore everything we know so far about The Boroughs.
What is the Plot of The Boroughs?
The Boroughs is s set in a seemingly perfect retirement community. There, a grieving newcomer’s monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their “golden years” are more dangerous and they are more formidable than anyone expects.
While The Duffer Brothers serve as executive producers of the series, Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews are the creators and showrunners, and the project is seen as the culmination of their childhood dreams.
"When Jeff was a child, all he did was draw monsters. And when Will was a child, he started planning for his retirement. So a show about a group of retirees who fight monsters really plays to both our strengths. The result is an adventure about a group of unlikely heroes that we can’t wait for everyone to fall in love with," they told Tudum.
The Duffer Brothers got involved in the project after Addiss and Matthews pitched the idea to them.
"For years, we’ve wondered why no one has made a film like Ron Howard’s wonderful Cocoon since, well, Cocoon. Then, out of nowhere, Jeff and Will emailed us an idea for The Boroughs: a story about retirees and monsters," they shared.
Who is Starring in The Boroughs?
The star-studded cast of The Boroughs includes Alfred Molina (Spider-Man: No Way Home) as Sam, Geena Davis (Thelma & Louise) as Renee, Alfre Woodard (Clemency) as Judy, Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story) as Wally, Clarke Peters (The Wire) as Art, and Bill Pullman (Independence Day) as Jack.
Molina's character, Sam Cooper, is the main lead and the heart of the story. "He recently lost his wife, and he’s trying to figure out what to do with the time he has left, which is a question we all face, no matter our age. It’s just the stakes get higher the more years you have under your belt," Addiss and Matthews explained.
"Everyone talks about wanting to make a show that teenagers can watch with their parents. We wanted to make one that teenagers could watch with their parents and their grandparents, that everyone could enjoy."
When is The Boroughs Coming Out?
The Boroughs is set to premiere on Netflix this May 21. There are eight episodes in total for the first season. It remains unknown whether it is a limited series or an ongoing series.
No trailer has been released yet at this point. For now, stay tuned for more updates regarding the series in the coming months leading up to its release.
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