Get ready to fall in love with the residents of The Boroughs, y’all.
Just six months after Netflix and The Duffer Brothers brought an end to Stranger Things, the partners are back with another project, this time set in the desert with actors of a certain age. Included in this all-star lineup are notable names like Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, and Bill Pullman, just to name a few.
“In a seemingly picturesque retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have, time,” a description of the series from Netflix reads.
While the Duffer Brothers only serve as executive producers and not creators, the influenes are undeniable, between the mismatched group dynamic, the sci-fi overtures, and the feeling that the show might just become an overnight hit. Given it’s large ensemble though, we predict it’s going to be hard for some people to keep everyone straight. No worries, we get it and we’re here to help.Check out our full character/cast breakdown of The Boroughs Season 1 below…
Sam Cooper (Alfred Molina)
A recent widower and retired engineer who is forced to move to The Boroughs after the death of his wife, as the community will not let him out of his contract. Curmudgeonly and reluctant to assimilate into the community, Sam is the first to sense something is wrong after moving into the house of a former resident who died mysteriously.
Jack (Bill Pullman)
Sam’s chatty and well-meaning neighbor who has a hard time establishing boundaries. Jack is the first person to genuinely welcome Sam to the neighborhood and try to become friends, even throwing him a welcome party to help him meet other residents.
Renee (Geena Davis)
An art teacher at The Boroughs community center and a neighbor of Sam’s. One of the more free-spirited members of the community, Renee is a retired tour manager and music professional who still has a taste for creative expression.
Wally (Denis O’Hare)
A retired doctor and scientist who is trying desperately to find a way to save himself as he is running out of time in his fight against an illness.
Judy (Alfre Woodard)
A former investigative reporter and neighbor of Sam’s who is hiding a major secret about the goings on in the cul-de-sac. Judy is married to Art (Clarke Peters).
Art (Clarke Peters)
The Wire alum plays Judy’s husband of several decades and Sam’s neighbor. Lacking a job, Art takes to blazing up every day, which makes him an unreliable source as someone who may or may not see supernatural forces running amok in the neighborhood.
Paz (Carlos Miranda)
A new security guard at The Boroughs, Paz is not hardened to the average issues that the elderly residents experience and therefore takes their concerns seriously. His genuine care catches Renee’s eye.
Blaine Shaw (Seth Numrich)
The suspicious CEO of The Boroughs who tries to convince Sam that the community is a safe, fun, and happy place to spend the rest of his days.
Anneliese Shaw (Alice Kremelberg)
Blaine’s quiet and reserved wife, who takes her role as First Woman of The Boroughs seriously.
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All eight episodes of The Boroughs are currently streaming on Netflix.
