Stranger Things once captured the imagination of viewers worldwide, but over time, it joined other hit shows in becoming too safe and riddled with plot holes. Netflix now seeks a next-generation series that may steer clear of these pitfalls and spark fresh interest.

Netflix’s latest supernatural series, “The Boroughs,” arrives on May 21, courtesy of The Duffer Brothers. Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, the show unfolds in a deceptively serene retirement community where everything might not be what it seems.