Netflix released its behind-the-scenes featurette, "Made In New Mexico: Building," for The Boroughs on May 26, 2026. The series is already drawing major attention from public radio. On Fresh Air, host Terry Gross introduced Clarke Peters by highlighting his legendary career, noting that "so many of us became aware of what a great actor Clarke Peters is from his role in one of the best TV series ever made, HBO's The Wire."
Cast members are highlighting the unique energy the veteran actors bring to the project. Speaking on Fresh Air, star Alfre Woodard shared that the set was filled with an "irreverent" energy: "giggling and laughing. But that's, you know, that's our generation, and that's one of the things that I think we bring to The Burrows." Woodard teased that the veteran cast expanded on what the show's young creators wrote because "they still haven't really shaved yet themselves."
Critics are also weighing in on the show's nostalgic formula. Reviewing the series on Fresh Air, critic David Bianculli compared the tone to classic eighties cinema. He noted that the plot "thickens in an intriguing but predictable way, especially if you're familiar with Stranger Things and Cocoon and Ghostbusters and even Jaws," but concluded that the show remains "all good fun, even when it scores some serious points and has some serious scenes about death and dementia."
As the promotional campaign ramps up, the blend of veteran talent and supernatural suspense suggests Netflix is aiming for another multi-generational blockbuster. Whether the series can transcend its nostalgic influences to stand on its own remains to be seen.