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Duffer Brothers-backed 'The Boroughs' series earns high praise

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The new Netflix series "The Boroughs," executive-produced by the Duffer Brothers, has premiered to strong critical reception. The show, co-created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, features a cast of retirees battling an otherworldly threat and has achieved a high score on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing even "Stranger Things" in some metrics. While one review suggests the score might be slightly inflated, the series is generally recommended for its engaging plot and notable actors. AI

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Duffer Brothers-backed 'The Boroughs' series earns high praise

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    ‘The Boroughs’ Rotten Tomatoes Review Score Passes ‘Stranger Things’

    The Boroughs is a Stranger Things-adjacent new series produced by the Duffer Brothers that has now surpassed that show's Rotten Tomatoes score.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Netflix’s Best New Show Lands A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score As A Final Duffer Bros. Effort

    Netflix's best new show has a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, a series produced by The Duffer Bros.

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