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NCDem47

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Mon Jun 1, 2026, 09:59 AM

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Episode 1 is sooooo much exposition. Then again, most streaming series do the same thing. It's a bit of a chore to get through that first episode while all the characters, plotlines, and relationships are being established.

Act 2 of the series is probably the strongest stretch. The ending gets a little corny, and quite a few things are left unexplained.

Overall, though, it's mildly satisfying. If you squint in cerain places, it's very Spielberg-y...just with seniors instaed of kids/teens.

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Anyone watching "The Boroughs"? [View all] bif Yesterday OP

Me! NCDem47 Yesterday #1

I've made it to episode 4 Faux pas Yesterday #2

Just finished it and for me... FalloutShelter Yesterday #3

agree completely. it was very meh. once the mother character was introduced it went downhill, imo. beaglelover Yesterday #7

Maybe she does? AZJonnie Yesterday #12

The Boroughs Linder Yesterday #4

My younger Rebl2 Yesterday #5

I found it interesting TommieMommy Yesterday #6

Even good acting can't rescue this one LatteLady Yesterday #8

I binged it, liked it a lot. Americanme Yesterday #9

I have not seen it, but the synopsis reminded me of the movie Bubba Ho-Tep. Midnight Writer Yesterday #10

We liked it. It wasn't a spectacular series, but it was definitely worthg watching especially in comparison to most of KPN Yesterday #11

We just binged it 2 weekends ago, it was entertaining AZJonnie Yesterday #13

I'll probably keep watching it. bif 3 hrs ago #14

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