Aging Well: The TV Revolution That's Long Overdue The latest Netflix series, The Boroughs, is getting attention for its bold take on aging in science fiction.
Beneath its supernatural mystery lies a commentary on society's treatment of older adults. For too long, television has relegated seniors to the sidelines, using them as comic relief or marginal characters.
It's time we reevaluate this trend and recognize the rich stories that can be told from an aging perspective.