However, the biggest factor, or factors, that make The Boroughs so watchable on Netflix India is the star cast. Not just Alfred Molina, every damn character, in whatever little role, performs admirably well. For the serial horror content followers, The Boroughs will not shock you. For those who love mysteries on Netflix, The Boroughs will not keep your curiosity over-stimulated. But for those who can spot the right content in terms of brilliance line-up of performers, without trying to find brilliance in the story or special effects, The Boroughs will hold up rather well. I watched it across the 8 episodes in about 2 weeks. My advice - try to complete it within a week. Don't over-discuss it.
The Boroughs is as watchable on a smaller screen too. It puts an entirely new spin on old age homes, families cutting away the ageing population, loneliness, fractured relationships, and how we process ageing. The Boroughs will make you ponder - what did you do with your time here? Did you take that vacation your spouse always wanted? Did you tuck your old parents into bed, or do you believe there is still "lots" of time?
The Boroughs OTT Netflix show creates some friction, asking you these questions. There is a bit of dark humor too, sprinkled in an uncanny way when you expect it the least. The BIG surprise is the arrival of Geena Davis! I have loved her in some movies from the 90s, but honestly, when I first saw her in The Boroughs, I thought she might not be able to speak. That skin treatment, or Botox, or whatever she has gotten done, has not been kind to her. You feel like something inside is holding back her upper lip!