Netflix just unveiled the first photos from The Boroughs, a new supernatural series from the Stranger Things and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance teams. Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, the eight-episode season will premiere on May 21, 2026.
The series stars Alfred Molina as Sam, Geena Davis as Renee, Alfre Woodard as Judy, Denis O’Hare as Wally, Clarke Peters as Art, Bill Pullman as Jack, and Carlos Miranda as Paz. Jena Malone plays Claire, Seth Numrich is Blaine, Alice Kremelberg is Anneliese, Ed Begley Jr. is Edward, and Dee Wallace is Grace. Rounding out the season one cast are Eric Edelstein as Hank, Rafael Casal as Neil, Mousa Hussein Kraish as Dr. McGinnis, Beth Bailey as Kayleigh, Karan Soni as Toby, and Jane Kaczmarek as Lilly.
Netflix offered this description of the new series:
“In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer’s monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their ‘golden years’ are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.”
Commenting on the series, creators, showrunners, and executive producers Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews said, “When Jeff was a child, all he did was draw monsters and when Will was a child, he started planning for his retirement. So a show about a group of retirees who fight monsters really plays to both our strengths. The result is an adventure about a group of unlikely heroes that we can’t wait for everyone to fall in love with.
From the beginning, we knew we wanted The Boroughs to feel equal parts scary, mysterious, exciting, and emotional. 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.
According to some very unofficial napkin math, our stars bring something like 350 years of craft to The Boroughs. We knew they would be great. We didn’t expect them to be so fun. They can make you laugh or cry with just a look. Makes it [a] whole lot easier on us writers.
Sam Cooper (Molina) is the heart of our story. He recently lost his wife and he’s trying to figure out what to do with the time he has left. Which is a question we all face. No matter our age. It’s just the stakes get higher the more years you have under your belt.
Everyone talks about wanting to make a show that teenagers can watch with their parents. We wanted to make one that teenagers could watch with their parents and their grandparents that everyone could enjoy.”
The Duffer Brothers, Ben Taylor, and Hilary Leavitt for Upside Down Pictures serve as executive producers. Taylor, Augustine Frizzell, and Kyle Patrick Alvarez direct the eight-episode season.
“For years, we’ve wondered why no one has made a film like Ron Howard’s wonderful Cocoon since, well, Cocoon. Then, out of nowhere, Jeff and Will emailed us an idea for The Boroughs: a story about retirees and monsters,” stated The Duffer Brothers. “They were adamant that—unlike so many stories about older characters—this wouldn’t treat aging as a punchline. Instead, it would treat its characters as real people facing real challenges… along with a few supernatural ones. It was exactly the show we’d been dreaming of.
While the characters are a little older than the kids in Stranger Things (they ride golf carts instead of bikes), the spirit is very much the same. At its core, this is a story about belonging and growing up—no matter your age—filled with adventure, wonder, comedy, scares, and tears.
And most importantly, you’re going to fall in love with these characters.
Watching legends like Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, Denis O’Hare, and Bill Pullman bring them to life was genuinely magical. The monsters are very cool—but it’s the characters who will stay with you.”
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