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The Boroughs review
A retirement village Scooby gang of heroes take on a horrific creature in a series that is funny, tender, wise – and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers
TL;DR
- The Boroughs is a supernatural murder-mystery set in a retirement community in New Mexico.
- Protagonist Sam Cooper moves into the community after his wife's death and is initially frustrated by contract terms.
- The community offers extensive facilities for its ageing residents, including shops, sports, and a care home.
- Sam and his neighbors, including Jack, Wally Baker, Renee, Art, and Judy Daniels, form a group to investigate mysterious happenings.
- The investigation involves a creature lurking in the walls, thefts of quartz, mass bird deaths, and other strange phenomena.
- The series is executive produced by the Duffer Brothers and features an intelligent, witty script with a blend of humor and emotional depth.
- The show uses supernatural elements to explore themes of mortality, loneliness, and the comfort found in community.