*The creators of “Stranger Things” are bringing their signature blend of heart and horror to a brand new story. The Duffer Brothers are executive producing “The Boroughs,” an eight-episode supernatural drama heading to Netflix on May 21, with all episodes dropping at once. Watch the official trailer above.
The series comes from creators and showrunners Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, the team behind “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.” Set inside a seemingly perfect retirement community, the story centers on a grieving newcomer whose monstrous encounter draws him toward a ragtag group of unexpected heroes. What they discover beneath the community’s polished surface suggests that life in their so-called golden years carries dangers none of them anticipated — and that they are each more resilient than they ever knew.
Addiss and Matthews described the creative challenge of building a world that could carry multiple tones simultaneously. “From the beginning, we knew we wanted The Boroughs to feel equal parts scary, mysterious, exciting and emotional,” they said, per Tudum.
“The challenge was to create a world that could hold all of these different tones at once. Which is why it was so fun to work with the Duffer Brothers — the masters of balancing heart and horror.” The duo called the collaboration “a dream come true,” adding, “They bring the perfect balance of heart and horror to our story. We can’t wait for audiences around the world to unlock the dark mystery buried beneath the sunny facade of The Boroughs.”
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The Duffer Brothers were equally enthusiastic. “We’ve been fans of Jeff and Will’s writing for a long time, and when they pitched us their idea for The Boroughs, we immediately knew they had something very special on their hands,” they said. They also drew a natural comparison to their most beloved work. “While the heroes in The Boroughs have a few more years on them than the kids from Stranger Things, they are a similarly lovable bunch of misfits, and we can’t wait for you to join them on an adventure that is at turns scary, funny, and deeply touching.”
The production carries serious firepower behind the camera as well. Hilary Leavitt joins as executive producer under the Duffer Brothers’ Upside Down Pictures banner, and Ben Taylor — known for “Sex Education” and “Catastrophe” — will executive produce and direct the first two episodes.
The cast is equally impressive, led by Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, Bill Pullman, and Jena Malone. They are joined by Carlos Miranda, Seth Numrich, Alice Kremelberg, Rafael Casal, Dee Wallace, Ed Begley Jr., Jane Kaczmarek, Eric Edelstein, Mousa Hussein Kraish, and Beth Bailey.
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