Netflix Sets The Boroughs Premiere for May 21, 2026

Netflix will premiere the supernatural mystery series "The Boroughs" on May 21, 2026, with all eight episodes available for streaming on the platform at launch. Executive produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of "Stranger Things," the show centers on a group of retirees in a picturesque New Mexico desert community who uncover a monstrous threat intent on stealing their time.

The story follows Sam Cooper, a grieving widower played by Alfred Molina, who moves into The Boroughs expecting a quiet retirement but soon encounters terrifying nighttime creatures stalking the manicured streets. Dismissed by authorities as confused, Sam rallies a band of overlooked neighbors, including a sharp-witted former journalist (Alfre Woodard as Judy), a cynical ex-music manager (Geena Davis as Renee), a retired doctor (Denis O'Hare as Wally), a gregarious neighbor (Bill Pullman as Jack) and a spiritual seeker (Clarke Peters as Art). Together, they investigate the dark secret endangering their community.

Created and showrun by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, known for Netflix's "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," the series blends horror, adventure and humor. Filming took place in...