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JamesG · 06-18-2026, 07:42 AM

Duffer Brothers’ Series "The Boroughs" Cancelled at Netflix after One Season
by Rosy Cordero
June 17, 2026

It’s a one-and-done for "The Boroughs" as Netflix has opted not to proceed with a second season of the sci-fi TV series executive produced by "Stranger Things" creators The Duffer Brothers.

The news comes as somewhat of a surprise as Deadline hears there had been talk about renewing the series and a Season 2 writers room had been opened, a standard practice for many high-profile series.

According to sources, one of the ideas floated was to film Seasons 2 and 3 back-to-back. But that was before it debuted to strong reviews but soft ratings last month.

Dubbed as "Stranger Things with Seniors", "The Boroughs" tallied a modest 5.6M views in its opening weekend. Given the series was following on the heels of the behemoth final season of "Stranger Things", expectations were that another sci-fi series from the Duffers would come out of the gate stronger.

In its first full week, the series ballooned to 9.5M views, but then quickly sank to 3.7M views the next week, signaling that long-tail growth is unlikely.

https://deadline.com/2026/06/the-bor...ix-1236958579/

Courtjester · 06-18-2026, 08:23 AM

I enjoyed it. I wished it was given another chance.

JamesG · 06-19-2026, 01:43 AM

Geena Davis Baffled by "The Boroughs" Cancellation
by Wesley Stenzel
June 18, 2026

Geena Davis isn't sure why Netflix canceled her new show after a single season.

The actress told the Hollywood Reporter that she was not given an explanation for why the streamer declined to renew "The Boroughs" for season 2.

"Fortunately, the producers, who became our dear, dear friends, were able to tell us before the news came out, and we're all terribly disappointed," she said. "Honestly, I don't know what happened."

Davis doesn't understand why the show was axed, given its popularity on the Netflix charts.

"I think it's probably rare for a show to not get picked up and to have it announced that it's not being picked up while it's still in the top 10," she said. "We didn't expect that."

https://ew.com/geena-davis-baffled-b...oughs-12003003

06-18-2026, 07:42 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,039	Duffer Brothers’ Series "The Boroughs" Cancelled after 1 Season *Duffer Brothers’ Series "The Boroughs" Cancelled at Netflix after One Season* by Rosy Cordero June 17, 2026 It’s a one-and-done for "The Boroughs" as Netflix has opted not to proceed with a second season of the sci-fi TV series executive produced by "Stranger Things" creators The Duffer Brothers. The news comes as somewhat of a surprise as Deadline hears there had been talk about renewing the series and a Season 2 writers room had been opened, a standard practice for many high-profile series. According to sources, one of the ideas floated was to film Seasons 2 and 3 back-to-back. But that was before it debuted to strong reviews but soft ratings last month. Dubbed as "Stranger Things with Seniors", "The Boroughs" tallied a modest 5.6M views in its opening weekend. Given the series was following on the heels of the behemoth final season of "Stranger Things", expectations were that another sci-fi series from the Duffers would come out of the gate stronger. In its first full week, the series ballooned to 9.5M views, but then quickly sank to 3.7M views the next week, signaling that long-tail growth is unlikely. https://deadline.com/2026/06/the-bor...ix-1236958579/

06-18-2026, 08:23 AM	#2
Courtjester Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 05, 2026 Location: Bayville, New Jersey Posts: 7	I enjoyed it. I wished it was given another chance.

06-19-2026, 01:43 AM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,039	*Geena Davis Baffled by "The Boroughs" Cancellation* by Wesley Stenzel June 18, 2026 Geena Davis isn't sure why Netflix canceled her new show after a single season. The actress told the Hollywood Reporter that she was not given an explanation for why the streamer declined to renew "The Boroughs" for season 2. "Fortunately, the producers, who became our dear, dear friends, were able to tell us before the news came out, and we're all terribly disappointed," she said. "Honestly, I don't know what happened." Davis doesn't understand why the show was axed, given its popularity on the Netflix charts. "I think it's probably rare for a show to not get picked up and to have it announced that it's not being picked up while it's still in the top 10," she said. "We didn't expect that." https://ew.com/geena-davis-baffled-b...oughs-12003003