Every so often we all crave something compelling to watch, and a particular series has been hailed so highly that viewers have claimed to have devoured it entirely within a single day. The Netflix programme has garnered praise from television enthusiasts who have confessed it’s utterly addictive, with many finding themselves so captivated they simply couldn’t switch off.

The show was recently thrust into the spotlight on TikTok when a woman named Beth, cleverly known online as Bethflix and Chill, uploaded a video sharing her thoughts on it. It sparked considerable discussion, with numerous fans declaring they found it absolutely brilliant, admitting they consumed the entire series in one sitting.

It’s not the only programme on the streaming platform to have seized viewers’ attention of late either. Recently, others also confessed to being glued to their screens for six consecutive hours watching an entirely different drama.

Alongside the clip, Beth said: “The Boroughs, produced by The Duffer Brothers, is about to literally steal your time because you will not be able to stop watching it. Set in a retirement town a group of unlikely heroes team up to take on a mysterious creature that’s coming for the one thing they can’t afford to lose.”

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In the footage, she further noted it “has everything that your next binge-watch needs” as, in her opinion, it’s thoroughly gripping. She also praised the cast as absolutely “excellent”.

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One viewer responded: “I binge-watched it last night. So good.” Another chimed in: “Watched it all on Saturday.”

A third added: “Binged it yesterday! It was great.” Meanwhile, a fourth commented: “Was looking for something different now Stranger Things is done. Downloaded it, watched it in one hit. Brilliant!”

Yet another viewer remarked: “Watched it over the weekend. Really good.”

Numerous viewers declared it was thoroughly enjoyable, with many also lauding the cast. The programme appears to have struck a real chord with audiences who’ve been instantly captivated.

Some suggest it’s an ideal choice for fans of Stranger Things, though it also reportedly boasts heart and humour alongside its mystery throughout.

What’s it about?

The Boroughs is an American science fiction TV series created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, and executive produced by The Duffer Brothers.

It launched on Netflix in May this year, swiftly winning over audiences. In essence, it centres on a group of residents living in an apparently idyllic retirement community.

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Here, unlikely heroes must unite to prevent an otherworldly force from taking the one thing they lack. That thing, naturally, is time.

It features the talents of Alfred Molina as Sam Cooper, Alfre Woodard as Judy Daniels and Denis O’Hare as Wally Baker, with many viewers applauding their outstanding performances throughout.

One enthusiastic fan declared: “I really liked it, but the main character was brilliant.” Another equally impressed viewer wrote: “It’s absolutely brilliant.”