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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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Valerie Anne Autostraddle 2d
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 Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 4d
It’s not exactly a ground-breaking take for the genre, but the often spiky The ’Burbs is elevated by its genuinely great cast and their chemistry mix. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire 4d
C
In perhaps the series’ greatest sin, given the envious trio of Palmer, Pell, and Proksch, it’s not even a good hang. All three proven performers have their moments, but they elevate the show, not the other way around. Go to Full Review Chris Joyce Movies and Munchies (YouTube) 8h
3.5/5
The story isn’t incredibly complex, and the pacing certainly has some issues, but the cast as a whole is what makes this so endearing to watch. Go to Full Review Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? A Geek Community 1d
8/10
The 'Burbs is the right kind of modernized reboot. With all the right ingredients, the series captures the pettiness of an HOA and just how much bored curiosity gets done. Always comedic and sometimes creepy, the genre-blending series just works. Go to Full Review Josh Bell The Inlander (Spokane, WA) 2d
2/4
Instead of a campy comedy or a dark thriller, The ’Burbs is just an aimless IP extension without the kind of strong creative vision that could make it worth watching. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tim S. @Fignuts 13h This show was a complete disappointment. It doesn't deserve to share the name of the great 80's movie it fails to portray. The writing is lazy, pace slow, characters uninteresting, and plot aimless. It steals minor elements from the film while ignoring the points, which made it great. See more April Y @ayoung8824 17h Great casting! Love the humor! I really enjoyed! <3 Hoping for season 2!!!! See more Terra S @Blackladyingreen 19h The film is a classic, so I decided to give the series a chance. Some folks mention the racial element, but it last all of 15 minutes. I think using a character from an urban setting looking to fit into suburban life was a good touch. A lot of people are renters and the chance to move into a home and community is realistic and universal. But Palmer's character made some not so 'black' choices that usually are reserved for classic white leads. But they didn't harp on race relations too much. Now, the chemistry between Palmer and Whitehall was not there; when each actor had their own tasks, they did well. The cast dynamic was fun and them having their own issues made good use of the 8 episodes. Unfortunately, I called it by episode 2 or 3, but the series was kind of fun. A little all over the place, but still fun. It isn't a bust out laughing comedy; it had it's ha moments. If they clean up the plot, work on chemistry btw the leads, and keep having fun, the 2nd season will be a hit. See more Dana S @SpiritQueen 1d This show started so promising with the first three or four episodes really pulling the audience in- Then I don't even know what happened. It zigged and zagged and became some weird aimless plot with more holes than a golf course. Just BAD writing. Really bad. Nothing felt organic or easy. I pushed through to the last episode holding out hope but the word that came to mind when it ended was "slop." See more Taomi O. @BeTheLight4 1d Recommend 100% if you are looking for a good clean funny and mysterious show this is the one! I'm ready for a 2nd season!! See more Wendy R @Wewe1979 1d I thought it was amazing didn't skip a single part through all 8 episodes. Fully engaged. Hope they make a season 2. Very good See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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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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