The Boroughs: Episodes 1–4

About this episode

The hosts discuss the first four episodes of the new Netflix series 'The Boroughs', exploring its themes and connections to other works.

Whitney, Collin, and Doug move on from Stranger Things (kinda) with a look at the new Netflix series 'The Boroughs', executive produced by The Duffer Brothers. From the E.T. mom to monsters with too many legs to that touching Shawshank connection, we tackle everything in the first half of this decidedly Spielbergy new limited series. Grab your taxidermied owl and join us!

People in this episode

Hosts: Whitney Danhauer, Collin Parker

Topics covered

• Netflix series
• The Boroughs
• Duffer Brothers
• Spielberg influence
• monsters
• E.T. references
• Shawshank connection

Keywords

• The Boroughs
• Duffer Brothers
• Netflix
• E.T.
• Shawshank
• monsters
• Spielberg

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Duffer Brothers

Books & works: The Boroughs, E.T., Shawshank

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