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Netflix's 'The Boroughs' series starts strong but loses steam

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Netflix's new sci-fi series, "The Boroughs," executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, starts with a compelling premise about a seemingly idyllic retirement community with a dark secret. While the initial episodes draw comparisons to "A Man On The Inside" and "Stranger Things," the series struggles to sustain its narrative over eight episodes. Despite a strong cast including Alfred Molina and Alfre Woodard, the plot becomes meandering and loses momentum in the latter half, ultimately feeling too stretched for its story. AI

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Netflix's 'The Boroughs' series starts strong but loses steam

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Erik Kain, Senior Contributor ·

    Netflix’s New Duffer Brothers Series ‘The Boroughs’ Starts Strong, Fizzles Out

    'The Boroughs' is another bland, unsatisfying Netflix TV show that starts off with a strong premise but implodes in the second half.

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