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Season 1 – The 'Burbs

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Rob and Samira Fisher, a young couple and new parents, relocate to Rob's childhood home on Ashfield Place, a quaint cul-de-sac in the idyllic suburb of Hinkley Hills. Their quiet life quickly unravels when a mysterious man moves into the house across the street -- a creepy Victorian that has been abandoned for over twenty years. After observing suspicious behavior and learning about local lore, Samira starts suspecting that things are not quite what they seem. Home alone on maternity leave, she finds friendship with a ragtag group of quirky neighbors who join her in investigatory misadventures that bring them closer to the dark truths about their town. As she digs deeper, Samira begins to uncover long-buried secrets and deadly threats that shatter Hinkley Hills' reputation as "The Safest Town in America." What starts as amateur sleuthing quickly escalates and, as danger creeps closer to home, Samira must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her family and her community.

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Critics Consensus

A television remake that lightens up the original film's hellish concept, The 'Burbs proves to be a good neighbor thanks primarily to Keke Palmer's crack comedic timing.

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Audience Says

A most enjoyable couch companion, The ‘Burbs is a delightfully peculiar mystery that finds genuine nuance in suburban culture.

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Apr 2
2/5
Scenes end and wither without a punchline. Go to Full Review Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times Apr 1
3/5
It is more goofy than scary, and lacks the chills of the original, but nevertheless, it goes down easily enough. Go to Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Apr 1
2/5
All of this is investigated in the low-stakes style of Only Murders in the Building. Unfortunately, The ’Burbs...isn’t half as funny or camp as that show. Nor does it have the thrills and chills of Netflix’s The Watcher, which trod similar ground. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent Apr 1
2/5
The fleeting appearance, in a photograph, of Tom Hanks is simply a reminder of how much better the film was. This is the most pointless, ill-advised reboot yet. Go to Full Review Marlon Wallace The M Report (WBOC.com) Apr 1
...Keke Palmer is a delight to have in the series. Her presence more than anything keeps this thing afloat. I simply hope that the writers can continue to come up with interesting mysteries season after season. Go to Full Review Denise Zubizarreta LatinaMedia.Co Mar 25
A-
With a strong cast, sharp comedic timing, and a mystery that keeps twisting, The ‘Burbs proves that the most dangerous place in America might not be a haunted mansion or a dark forest. It might just be the quietest street in the suburbs. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Duante H. @Duante2026 1d The Best Mystery Show Ever 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤩 I’m Ready For Season 2 See more ThandoP S @RT91440794 May 14 It’s an amazing show it was also good seeing keke in a comedy setting kinda reminded me of those goosebumps novels. The playlist and music selection was also good hearing new fresh and modern new mainstream music See more Stephanie D @RT42547303 May 5 This is a Fantastic Show. Most of the reviews are upset its a "different" version that the iconic movie....Well, it takes on a different spin. Keke Palmer is a fantastic actress; the whole cast brings the story to life. So, it's not the the oroginal. That's the point. 10/10. Ready for S2. See more W1LL _ Z @RT66529883 May 5 Absolutely terrible. The movie was such a classic. I remember first watching it while I was at home sick from school. Loved it ever since, this on the other hand... couldn't even get through one episode. For one, Ray Fishers (tom hanks) son, has a British accent. Yes, you heard that right. In the movie he was just a regu american kid with an american accent, how does a British accent make sense at all? Cancel this show immediately. I only got Peacock for NBA and twisted metal i guess. Canceling Peacock ASAP. Trash. See more Esra Y @RT95409318 Apr 29 It's a type of show you can enjoy while doing house chores. Cast is so cute but storyline is childish at times downright ridicilous. See more Shonagh N @RT85862122 Apr 18 Feel good, goofy, and great craic. The mystery keeps taking unexpected turns and the core cast of nosy neighbours are endearing. Really enjoyed this! See more Read all reviews
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Celeste Hughey

Creator

Keke Palmer

Samira Greene Fisher

Jack Whitehall

Rob Fisher

Julia Duffy

Lynn Gardner

Paula Pell

Dana Richards

Mark Proksch

Tod Mann

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 8, 2026 The Goddamn Brownies Home alone on maternity leave, Samira finds friendship with a ragtag group of quirky neighbors; when the abandoned Victorian across the street goes up for sale, their quiet suburban life is upended by the mysterious new neighbor who moves in. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Mind Your Own Business After witnessing suspicious behavior from her new neighbor, Gary, Samira becomes convinced he's hiding something; as she digs deep into Hinkley Hills' past, she suspects he may be connected to an unsolved crime. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Sardine? Samira uses the disappearance of a neighbor's dog as a ruse to convince her new friends to break into the Victorian so she can confirm her suspicions about Gary; once inside, the group is shocked to find far more than they were looking for. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 8, 2026 A Nine on the Tension Scale The annual block party brings big fun and big reveals; amidst the festivities, rumors swirl through town and Samira suspects that Rob is hiding something sinister; as she races to uncover the truth, her reality is called into question. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 8, 2026 The Old Face-to-Face As glimpses of Rob and Naveen's past surface, Samira pieces together key clues and makes a startling realization about their neighbor across the street, one that turns everyone's world upside down. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Neighbor Take Warning The cul-de-sac crew goes on a mission to uncover the truth and save a neighbor whose life may be in danger, but the threat isn't what they expected; what they discover could upend everything they thought they knew about their quiet suburban town. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Do Not Mess With Suburbanites Just when the cul-de-sac crew believes they've hit a dead end in their investigation, a threat suddenly lands directly on their doorstep, putting everyone on a collision course with the truth. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 8, 2026 Only One Way Out Samira follows her instincts and uncovers a long-buried townwide secret, one that threatens to destroy Hinkley Hills' image as "The Safest Town in America" and shake the community to its very core. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Celeste Hughey
Executive Producer
Celeste Hughey, Keke Palmer, Seth MacFarlane, Brian Grazer, Nzingha Stewart, Rachel Shukert, Erica Huggins, Aimee Carlson, Kristen Zolner
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 8, 2026