The Boroughs
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The Boroughs is an American science fiction television series created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and executive produced by The Duffer Brothers. It premiered on Netflix on May 21, 2026.
Infobox
Genre
Science fiction
Created by
Jeffrey Addiss Will Matthews
Starring
Alfred Molina Alfre Woodard Denis O'Hare Clarke Peters Carlos Miranda Jena Malone Seth Numrich Alice Kremelberg Geena Davis
Music by
John Paesano
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Ben Taylor Hilary Leavitt The Duffer Brothers Jeffrey Addiss Will Matthews
Producer
Joe Lotito
Cinematography
Matthew Jensen Michelle Lawler
Editors
Noëmi Preiswerk Jonathan Alberts Cindy Mollo Christopher Nelson Misha Syeed
Running time
40–55 minutes
Production companies
Off Franklin Productions Upside Down Pictures
Network
Netflix
Release
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Welcome to The Boroughs"
Directed by
Ben Taylor
Written by
Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews
Original release date
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
One quiet night in The Boroughs retirement community, Grace, a resident, is attacked by a strange, eldritch creature. Some time later, recently widowed and still grieving, Sam Cooper reluctantly moves into now deceased Grace's former home. Sam is regularly haunted by dreams and visions of his late wife, Lilly. After meeting his neighbour Jack, Sam
One quiet night in The Boroughs retirement community, Grace, a resident, is attacked by a strange, eldritch creature. Some time later, recently widowed and still grieving, Sam Cooper reluctantly moves into now deceased Grace's former home. Sam is regularly haunted by dreams and visions of his late wife, Lilly. After meeting his neighbour Jack, Sam
No.
One quiet night in The Boroughs retirement community, Grace, a resident, is attacked by a strange, eldritch creature. Some time later, recently widowed and still grieving, Sam Cooper reluctantly moves into now deceased Grace's former home. Sam is regularly haunted by dreams and visions of his late wife, Lilly. After meeting his neighbour Jack, Sam
2
2
No.
2
Title
"The Mourning After"
Directed by
Ben Taylor
Written by
Jose Molina
Original release date
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
The next day, Sam reports the creature to the paramedics who collect Jack's corpse, but they instead blame heart failure. Renee reports the theft of quartz items across the community to junior security guard Paz, but his superior, Hank, shuts down further inquiries. Paz and Renee discreetly investigate anyway. At the Manor, Sam visits Edward, who c
The next day, Sam reports the creature to the paramedics who collect Jack's corpse, but they instead blame heart failure. Renee reports the theft of quartz items across the community to junior security guard Paz, but his superior, Hank, shuts down further inquiries. Paz and Renee discreetly investigate anyway. At the Manor, Sam visits Edward, who c
No.
The next day, Sam reports the creature to the paramedics who collect Jack's corpse, but they instead blame heart failure. Renee reports the theft of quartz items across the community to junior security guard Paz, but his superior, Hank, shuts down further inquiries. Paz and Renee discreetly investigate anyway. At the Manor, Sam visits Edward, who c
3
3
No.
3
Title
"A Pyramid"
Directed by
Augustine Frizzell
Written by
Julie Siege
Original release date
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
After Jack's memorial, Judy notices the light in Sam's house, and peeking in sees Wally and Sam clear away the mysterious material. In the following days she grows suspicious. Later, cameras Renee and Paz installed in the community centre detect motion, so the two investigate. Wally and Sam break into the funeral home to perform an illicit autopsy
After Jack's memorial, Judy notices the light in Sam's house, and peeking in sees Wally and Sam clear away the mysterious material. In the following days she grows suspicious. Later, cameras Renee and Paz installed in the community centre detect motion, so the two investigate. Wally and Sam break into the funeral home to perform an illicit autopsy
No.
After Jack's memorial, Judy notices the light in Sam's house, and peeking in sees Wally and Sam clear away the mysterious material. In the following days she grows suspicious. Later, cameras Renee and Paz installed in the community centre detect motion, so the two investigate. Wally and Sam break into the funeral home to perform an illicit autopsy
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Forbidden Fruit"
Directed by
Augustine Frizzell
Written by
Keith Sweet II
Original release date
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
Art, having eaten the peach that healed his hand, is rejuvenated. At the company offices, Shaw informs Sam Edward has died, seeming to threaten Sam before releasing him. Wally theorises the creature drinks sleeping residents’ cerebrospinal fluid, causing early deaths. Using fluid extracted from Sam, they plan to trap the creature. Sam and Judy visi
Art, having eaten the peach that healed his hand, is rejuvenated. At the company offices, Shaw informs Sam Edward has died, seeming to threaten Sam before releasing him. Wally theorises the creature drinks sleeping residents’ cerebrospinal fluid, causing early deaths. Using fluid extracted from Sam, they plan to trap the creature. Sam and Judy visi
No.
Art, having eaten the peach that healed his hand, is rejuvenated. At the company offices, Shaw informs Sam Edward has died, seeming to threaten Sam before releasing him. Wally theorises the creature drinks sleeping residents’ cerebrospinal fluid, causing early deaths. Using fluid extracted from Sam, they plan to trap the creature. Sam and Judy visi
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Another Beautiful Day"
Directed by
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Written by
Tom Hanada
Original release date
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
Sam, Judy and Wally explore tunnels under the community, and following a blood trail, find the dying creature. Judy mercy kills it. Sam notices its scarred face, unlike the creature that killed Jack. They flee as more creatures approach. Hank, holding Paz hostage, unlocks his phone, and learns Renee uncovered his identity. He kidnaps Renee, taking
Sam, Judy and Wally explore tunnels under the community, and following a blood trail, find the dying creature. Judy mercy kills it. Sam notices its scarred face, unlike the creature that killed Jack. They flee as more creatures approach. Hank, holding Paz hostage, unlocks his phone, and learns Renee uncovered his identity. He kidnaps Renee, taking
No.
Sam, Judy and Wally explore tunnels under the community, and following a blood trail, find the dying creature. Judy mercy kills it. Sam notices its scarred face, unlike the creature that killed Jack. They flee as more creatures approach. Hank, holding Paz hostage, unlocks his phone, and learns Renee uncovered his identity. He kidnaps Renee, taking
6
6
No.
6
Title
"The Grey Rebellion"
Directed by
Kyle Patrick Alvarez
Written by
James Schamus
Original release date
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
The team are brought to The Manor, where Wally, on Shaw’s behalf offers them a deal for their silence. They apparently accept, returning to more restricted lives, closely surveilled by the security team. Wally takes a role at The Boroughs’ research lab, where the Shaws compel him to take the rejuvenation fluid and introduce him to “Mother”, a creat
The team are brought to The Manor, where Wally, on Shaw’s behalf offers them a deal for their silence. They apparently accept, returning to more restricted lives, closely surveilled by the security team. Wally takes a role at The Boroughs’ research lab, where the Shaws compel him to take the rejuvenation fluid and introduce him to “Mother”, a creat
No.
The team are brought to The Manor, where Wally, on Shaw’s behalf offers them a deal for their silence. They apparently accept, returning to more restricted lives, closely surveilled by the security team. Wally takes a role at The Boroughs’ research lab, where the Shaws compel him to take the rejuvenation fluid and introduce him to “Mother”, a creat
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Time To Go"
Directed by
Augustine Frizzell
Written by
Yona Speidel
Original release date
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
On the day of The Boroughs’ 75th anniversary celebrations, Wally works with Dr Mansour on improving Mother's blood, which is losing its restorative power. Wally’s experiments suggest a transfusion from her offspring, but Dr Mansour insists on months of tests to do the procedure safely. Claire is clearing Sam's house, including his bank of TV, when
On the day of The Boroughs’ 75th anniversary celebrations, Wally works with Dr Mansour on improving Mother's blood, which is losing its restorative power. Wally’s experiments suggest a transfusion from her offspring, but Dr Mansour insists on months of tests to do the procedure safely. Claire is clearing Sam's house, including his bank of TV, when
No.
On the day of The Boroughs’ 75th anniversary celebrations, Wally works with Dr Mansour on improving Mother's blood, which is losing its restorative power. Wally’s experiments suggest a transfusion from her offspring, but Dr Mansour insists on months of tests to do the procedure safely. Claire is clearing Sam's house, including his bank of TV, when
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Triple Audible"
Directed by
Augustine Frizzell
Written by
Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews
Original release date
May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)
The 75 anniversary celebrations continue, The team shelter at the community centre, where Wally brings Mother. Mother psychically tells Sam that she wants to die. Some of the team take her through the tunnels, heading to the cave. Art and Judy stay behind to stall the Shaws who arrive soon after. In the tunnels, Paz and Renee split off to free Moth
The 75 anniversary celebrations continue, The team shelter at the community centre, where Wally brings Mother. Mother psychically tells Sam that she wants to die. Some of the team take her through the tunnels, heading to the cave. Art and Judy stay behind to stall the Shaws who arrive soon after. In the tunnels, Paz and Renee split off to free Moth
No.
The 75 anniversary celebrations continue, The team shelter at the community centre, where Wally brings Mother. Mother psychically tells Sam that she wants to die. Some of the team take her through the tunnels, heading to the cave. Art and Judy stay behind to stall the Shaws who arrive soon after. In the tunnels, Paz and Renee split off to free Moth
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Welcome to The Boroughs" | Ben Taylor | Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews | May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21) | |
| One quiet night in The Boroughs retirement community, Grace, a resident, is attacked by a strange, eldritch creature. Some time later, recently widowed and still grieving, Sam Cooper reluctantly moves into now deceased Grace's former home. Sam is regularly haunted by dreams and visions of his late wife, Lilly. After meeting his neighbour Jack, Sam | |||||
| 2 | "The Mourning After" | Ben Taylor | Jose Molina | May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21) | |
| The next day, Sam reports the creature to the paramedics who collect Jack's corpse, but they instead blame heart failure. Renee reports the theft of quartz items across the community to junior security guard Paz, but his superior, Hank, shuts down further inquiries. Paz and Renee discreetly investigate anyway. At the Manor, Sam visits Edward, who c | |||||
| 3 | "A Pyramid" | Augustine Frizzell | Julie Siege | May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21) | |
| After Jack's memorial, Judy notices the light in Sam's house, and peeking in sees Wally and Sam clear away the mysterious material. In the following days she grows suspicious. Later, cameras Renee and Paz installed in the community centre detect motion, so the two investigate. Wally and Sam break into the funeral home to perform an illicit autopsy | |||||
| 4 | "Forbidden Fruit" | Augustine Frizzell | Keith Sweet II | May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21) | |
| Art, having eaten the peach that healed his hand, is rejuvenated. At the company offices, Shaw informs Sam Edward has died, seeming to threaten Sam before releasing him. Wally theorises the creature drinks sleeping residents’ cerebrospinal fluid, causing early deaths. Using fluid extracted from Sam, they plan to trap the creature. Sam and Judy visi | |||||
| 5 | "Another Beautiful Day" | Kyle Patrick Alvarez | Tom Hanada | May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21) | |
| Sam, Judy and Wally explore tunnels under the community, and following a blood trail, find the dying creature. Judy mercy kills it. Sam notices its scarred face, unlike the creature that killed Jack. They flee as more creatures approach. Hank, holding Paz hostage, unlocks his phone, and learns Renee uncovered his identity. He kidnaps Renee, taking | |||||
| 6 | "The Grey Rebellion" | Kyle Patrick Alvarez | James Schamus | May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21) | |
| The team are brought to The Manor, where Wally, on Shaw’s behalf offers them a deal for their silence. They apparently accept, returning to more restricted lives, closely surveilled by the security team. Wally takes a role at The Boroughs’ research lab, where the Shaws compel him to take the rejuvenation fluid and introduce him to “Mother”, a creat | |||||
| 7 | "Time To Go" | Augustine Frizzell | Yona Speidel | May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21) | |
| On the day of The Boroughs’ 75th anniversary celebrations, Wally works with Dr Mansour on improving Mother's blood, which is losing its restorative power. Wally’s experiments suggest a transfusion from her offspring, but Dr Mansour insists on months of tests to do the procedure safely. Claire is clearing Sam's house, including his bank of TV, when | |||||
| 8 | "Triple Audible" | Augustine Frizzell | Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews | May 21, 2026 (2026-05-21) | |
| The 75 anniversary celebrations continue, The team shelter at the community centre, where Wally brings Mother. Mother psychically tells Sam that she wants to die. Some of the team take her through the tunnels, heading to the cave. Art and Judy stay behind to stall the Shaws who arrive soon after. In the tunnels, Paz and Renee split off to free Moth | |||||
References
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- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2024/tv/news/duffer-brothers-the-boroughs-netflix-cast-ed-begley-jr-jane-kaczmarek-rafael-casal-1236217002/
- Tudumhttps://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-boroughs-cast
- ‘The Boroughs’ Creators Will Matthews And Jeffrey Addiss Unpack Finale & How They Wanted To “Crack The Door” For Futurehttps://deadline.com/2026/05/the-boroughs-ending-explained-by-creators-cliffhanger-1236918368/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2023/tv/news/netflix-dark-crystal-age-of-resistance-the-boroughs-duffer-brothers-1235589155/
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- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/09/jena-malone-carlos-miranda-seth-numrich-alice-kremelberg-cast-the-boroughs-1236093742/
- Digital Spyhttps://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a62998858/netflix-the-boroughs-cast/
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- The Boroughshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_boroughs/s01
- The Boroughshttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-boroughs/season-1