IPD – 27 Mei 2026 | Stranger Things fans have been left craving for a new sci-fi series after the show concluded on New Year’s Eve, 2025. However, television critic Luke Eccleston has found the perfect solution in the form of The Burroughs, a new eight-part series available on Netflix.
According to Eccleston, The Burroughs gives the same sci-fi adventure and mystery vibe as Stranger Things, but follows a group of older adults. The series follows Alfred Molina, who plays Sam Cooper, a man whose wife has passed away, and he has to move to a place called The Burroughs where many old people go to live.
Cooper later discovers an alien on top of his neighbor, and what becomes of this is crazy. The series is full of sci-fi and mystery, keeping viewers constantly questioning what is happening in the town. There is no police in The Burroughs, but there is security, and they are being really strange.
Eccleston explained that The Burroughs provides the same Stranger Things fix without comparing it to the levels of the show. The series has been labeled a ‘masterpiece’ and is perfect for fans of Stranger Things or Steven Spielberg films.
In other news, the Democratic Republic of Congo is battling its 17th Ebola outbreak since 1976. The current outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo variety, and an approved vaccine exists for a different Ebola virus. However, scientists are unsure how well it would work against Bundibugyo.
Researchers are working to develop targeted vaccines and treatments, but clinical-grade materials are still months away from human trials. The fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has already become the third-largest on record.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it is working to accelerate the development of vaccines and treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The WHO has also stated that it is working with partners to strengthen the response to the outbreak and to improve the capacity of health workers to detect and respond to cases.
In conclusion, The Burroughs is a must-watch series for fans of Stranger Things, while the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be a major concern for global health authorities.