The Boroughs tops Netflix charts with 5.6 million views

A new science fiction series produced by the creators of "Stranger Things" has quickly become a major hit on Netflix, topping the streaming service's charts in multiple countries. "The Boroughs," which premiered on May 21, follows a group of retirees in a desert community who uncover a supernatural threat.

The series centers on Sam Cooper, a recently widowed man played by Alfred Molina, who reluctantly moves into the seemingly idyllic retirement community of The Boroughs in New Mexico. His initial isolation is broken when he befriends a group of residents, including characters portrayed by Geena Davis, Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, and Denis O'Hare. The peaceful facade of the community is shattered by a violent encounter with a mysterious creature, prompting Sam and his new friends to investigate a dark secret at the heart of their home. The official synopsis describes the group as "unlikely heroes" who must stop an "otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have: time."

Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, who previously worked on "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," the series is executive produced by Matt and Ross Duffer. While many...