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“The Boroughs” is Netflix’s best original series of the year so far, and I don’t say that lightly, considering how many new shows I watch on the streamer. This sci-fi mystery, currently sitting in the No. 1 spot (and very much deserving it), is a nostalgic treat packed with Spielberg-like charm and cosmic energy. It doesn’t just deliver alien drama, but also an emotional story at its core, alongside visuals we don’t see enough of in modern sci-fi originals.This Netflix series is set in a seemingly idyllic retirement community in the New Mexico desert, where a grieving newcomer joins a group of misfit residents after a terrifying encounter reveals a hidden otherworldly threat. Together, they uncover dark secrets and battle a force stealing their remaining time.If you’ve already binged all eight episodes of “The Boroughs” and are missing it like I am, there’s no better time to dive into some similar shows. “Stranger Things” will be the first pick that comes to mind for most people, especially given the Duffer brothers connection, but I’ve instead rounded up some lesser-known series you might not have seen yet. So, here are five of the best shows like “The Boroughs” and where to stream them now.‘Night Sky’
