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The Boroughs

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2026 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it, despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved The OA, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have: time.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Limited series that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 2.5 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews

  • Alfred MolinaSam Cooper
  • Alfre WoodardJudy Daniels
  • Denis O'HareWally Baker
  • Clarke PetersArt Daniels
  • Carlos MirandaPaz Navarro
  • Jena MaloneClaire Cooper
  • Seth NumrichBlaine Shaw
  • Alice KremelbergAnneliese Shaw
  • Geena DavisRenee Joyce
  • Eric EdelsteinHank Williams