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LatteLady

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8. Even good acting can't rescue this one

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 11:14 AM

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Good actors in a weak story. The actors are adults but the story is like a sci fi for junior high. We were disappointed.

I concur about Geena Davis’s speech sounding odd. Bad dentures? Implants?

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Anyone watching "The Boroughs"? [View all] bif Monday OP

Me! NCDem47 Monday #1

I've made it to episode 4 Faux pas Monday #2

Just finished it and for me... FalloutShelter Monday #3

agree completely. it was very meh. once the mother character was introduced it went downhill, imo. beaglelover Monday #7

Maybe she does? AZJonnie Monday #12

The Boroughs Linder Monday #4

My younger Rebl2 Monday #5

I found it interesting TommieMommy Monday #6

Even good acting can't rescue this one LatteLady Monday #8

I binged it, liked it a lot. Americanme Monday #9

I have not seen it, but the synopsis reminded me of the movie Bubba Ho-Tep. Midnight Writer Monday #10

We liked it. It wasn't a spectacular series, but it was definitely worthg watching especially in comparison to most of KPN Monday #11

We just binged it 2 weekends ago, it was entertaining AZJonnie Monday #13

I'll probably keep watching it. bif 14 hrs ago #14