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

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Robert Levin Newsday Feb 19
3/5
A pleasant surprise and an unlikely success. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Feb 17
3/5
Palmer hits punchlines with ease, but her real talent is to add an absurd, transporting energy to a story’s necessities. It really pays off here. Go to Full Review Valerie Anne Autostraddle Feb 11
Overall, this was a really fun watch. Keke Palmer is, as always, a master of her craft, and really balanced the drama and comedy of it all with ease and expertise. Go to Full Review Fran Chico Fotogramas Mar 3
3/5
Somewhat predictable and disjointed towards the end (perhaps eight episodes were too many), it loses a bit of steam after its brilliant start, seemingly trying to set the stage for a second season. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network Feb 23
7/10
Thanks to Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall’s chemistry and presence, The ‘Burbs is nowhere near the disaster I anticipated and is actually a decent binge. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak Hey, Have You Seen ...? Feb 20
7/10
The show wields [motive] duality throughout the cast to keep us on our toes insofar as its rug pulls are concerned. It’s a smart murder mystery revision with enough twists and turns to lead us astray so the final reveal feels as surprising as it can. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Adam R. @Rettig70 4h The original movie is the cult classic, this adaptation I came in with zero expectations and quite enjoyed this season. Is it the best show ever no, would I’d be OK without a second season probably. With that said if you’re looking for something to watch without any pressure it’s enjoyable just don’t take it too seriously, and don’t compare it to the original movie and treat it as its own. See more Kiana J @RT77839088 6h I love a dark comedy and Keke Palmer. Suburbia is a spectator sport; I feel so seen lol flawed but loved it I binged it in two days. See more John F. @mooovieMan 1d The most forced junk I’ve ever seen. Gave up at the end of episode 2. I hoped it would be better. But holy cow!! How much garbage can one person endure?? See more Mary J @Mimi4242 1d Loved this show. It did extremely well with reimagining the original script. I find the series to be much more appealing than the actual movie. Now I’m not saying that the original version of the burbs was bad, but in today’s culture of reimagining movies and shows. I believe this one nailed it. Would love a second season. See more Veronica S @vsheehan 2d Cute comedy , well acted, & always another twist coming to keep you wondering. See more Natasha R @Natasha_Ray 3d Initially, seeing the first episode my thoughts were, 'this show does have a slow start but I want to keep watching'. Almost every prequel, to sequels that follow, begin at a slower pace. For example, Rambo, Guardians of The Galaxy & The Twilight Zone episodes-the first ones weren't bad, they were all good, but they were preludes that led to the hype of the episodes/ movies that were to follow thereafter-so this is normal. This show is innocently engaging, entertaining, silly, suspenseful and overall a truly good mystery, thriller series. The actors flowed perfectly together on screen & I was very pleased to find absolutely no vulgar commentary, behavior or puns, especially given today's climate. Writers, producers, actors, investors and all teams involved, please don't allow a handful of broadly casted negative views to deteriorate the greatness of this show. Many viewers truly enjoyed the first season of "The Burbs". I would be so disappointed to see this show not be continued. 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
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