Netflix’s next great sci-fi show is set in a retirement community

Big, high-concept shows like the new sci-fi hit, *The Boroughs*, confirm that the streaming wars are far from over. While it’s exciting to see Netflix investing in big, nostalgic genre pieces, this content spending signals a constant "Content Arms Race." For your wallet, this means that while the content is premium, the overall cost of staying current across multiple services continues to climb. Streaming giants are competing for our eyeballs by spending massive amounts of money, and that money eventually trickles down to us through higher pricing tiers or the necessity of subscribing to more services just to keep up.

Don't let the hype convince you to open your wallet and sign up for every service that drops a trailer. If you’re looking to save cash without missing out on major genre hits, the best strategy remains subscription rotation. For example, commit to watching *The Boroughs* only while your Netflix subscription is active. Once you’ve seen it, pause and let the service lapse for a month or two.

Instead of paying $15/month to keep all the potential content, consider a "Netflix month, Hulu month, Max month" cycle. This method lets you enjoy high-quality, must-see shows while keeping your monthly spend significantly lower. Always check if an ad-supported tier exists for any service you are considering—these lower-cost options can save you $5 to $10 per month, making premium sci-fi viewing guilt-free.