Netflix’s New No. 1 Show Has A 95% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Forbes • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix's new #1 series on the top 10 list is The Boroughs, a fresh show produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, creators formerly behind Stranger Things, replacing Nemesis which has dropped to #3.
- The Boroughs centers on a group of retirees in a retirement community who band together to combat an otherworldly threat, earning a 95% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 80% audience score so far.
- While the show is praised for its charm and unique monster angle, its mystery elements are considered predictable, especially for genre-savvy viewers.
- The series is not a limited run, with creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews having a three-season plan, suggesting potential for expansion beyond the first season's conclusion.
- Despite not matching Stranger Things' massive popularity, The Boroughs is performing well critically and commercially, positioning it as a promising new Netflix series to watch.