For Sam (Alfred Molina), life post-retirement turns out to be anything but relaxing. Following the death of his wife, he reluctantly moves into an idyllic New Mexico retirement village – something he agrees to in order not to worry his daughter Claire (Jena Malone).
Soon, Sam realises there are strange goings on in The Boroughs and the gang of golden oldies must face up to the monsters, all while Sam needs to convince his daughter that he’s not losing the plot.
As this is a small-town supernatural mystery series about – in the words of executive producers the Duffer Brothers – “a lovable bunch of misfits”, it’s unsurprising there are parallels to Stranger Things around every corner. Yet The Boroughs doesn't quite manage to establish its own identity.
We're teased with a terrifying threat – a creepy creature with a grotesque habit that will undoubtedly prove deadly to everyone in The Boroughs. But around the midpoint of the show, that entire thread is upended, giving us a new perspective on the supernatural force haunting the retirement village. That results in a rather disappointing pay-off, with villains that don't quite hit the mark.
In between witty one-liners, O'Hare delivers an emotional performance as a man who has spent his career saving lives but is now faced with his own mortality. Peters and Woodard also do a beautiful job of portraying the complexities of marriage and what happens if, after 40 years, love isn't quite enough. Meanwhile, Molina's depiction of a man who is just trying to keep afloat after the death of his soulmate is truly touching.
In between the missteps and monsters, The Boroughs is ultimately a heartfelt and charming series that poses a fair few questions about life, ageing and death – and asks just how far you’ll go for the ones you love.
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