Check out the trailer for Peacock’s ‘The ‘Burbs’ starring Keke Palmer
Check out the trailer for Peacock’s ‘The ‘Burbs’ starring Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall lead Peacock’s darkly funny new take on the suburban cult classic.
The 1989 Joe Dante dark comedy “The 'Burbs” starred Tom Hanks as a regular guy who starts suspecting his neighbors are murderers. The movie was weird, funny, and way ahead of its time. Now, Peacock is bringing a new version to audiences, starring Keke Palmer. The series will drop all of its episodes on the streamer on Sunday, Feb. 8, and you can watch with a subscription to Peacock.
Everything you need to know about ‘The ‘Burbs’:
When will episodes of ‘The ‘Burbs’ come on Peacock?
The new series will premiere on Peacock beginning on Sunday, Feb. 8. The mystery comedy series will consist of eight episodes, all of which will be available to binge on the same day.
Can you watch episodes of ‘The ‘Burbs’ for free?
You can’t stream the whole thing for free, but you can without paying much. Peacock’s Select plan costs $8 per month and has ads, while the Premium plan runs $11 per month without them. Both plans will let you watch “The ‘Burbs” the second it premieres.
The platform does not currently have a standard free trial, but promos do pop up every once in a while. And, since the series debuts two days after the 2026 Winter Olympics, there very well might be discounts and trials available leading into the premiere.
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Watch the trailer for ‘The ‘Burbs’
What is ‘The ‘Burbs’ about?
“The ‘Burbs” reimagines Joe Dante’s 1989 cult classic for today. Instead of one paranoid guy on a suburban block, the new version follows a young couple who move into the husband’s childhood home only to find that their new neighbors are hiding way more than lawn-care secrets. The official logline teases that “what starts as a typical suburban life quickly unravels as new neighbors arrive with explosive secrets.”
It’s got that same mix of mystery, dark humor, and small-town weirdness that made the original a hit. The show is written by Celeste Hughey, who worked on “Palm Royale” and “Dead to Me.” “The ‘Burbs” is directed by Nzingha Stewart, who also helmed episodes of “Daisy Jones & The Six.”
The show’s also filming on the Universal Studios backlot, just like the original, which feels like a fun nod to the movie’s legacy.
Who stars in ‘The ‘Burbs’?
The cast of Peacock’s “The ‘Burbs” is seriously stacked. Keke Palmer stars as one half of the central couple, bringing her usual charm and comedy chops to the role. Jack Whitehall plays her husband, who convinces her to move into his old neighborhood, which turns out to be a huge mistake. They’re joined by comedy legends Paula Pell (“Girls5eva”), Julia Duffy (“Newhart”), and Mark Proksch (“What We Do in the Shadows”), plus Kapil Talwalkar from “Night Court.”
Palmer also executive produces the series, which makes sense considering how much range she’s shown jumping between projects like “Nope” and “One of Them Days,” which is awesome.
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Who’s behind ‘The ‘Burbs’?
“The ‘Burbs” was developed for Peacock by Celeste Hughey, who’s writing the series. She’s also executive producing alongside Seth MacFarlane and Brian Grazer. Rachel Shukert from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is also on board as an executive producer with Keke Palmer.
Dana Olsen, who wrote the original 1989 movie, is returning as a co-executive producer, which keeps the spirit of the original alive. Between that lineup and MacFarlane’s knack for dark humor, this reboot’s in good hands.
Is ‘The ‘Burbs’ based on the original movie?
Yep, it’s directly inspired by Joe Dante’s 1989 cult classic “The 'Burbs.” The new version updates the story for modern suburbia but keeps that same mix of paranoia and comedy that made the movie special. The original was about a guy (Tom Hanks) who thinks his creepy new neighbors are killers.
This one widens the scope, focusing on a young couple who start to wonder if their whole neighborhood might be hiding something dark. It’s not a straight remake, but it’s definitely a reimagining that honors the original’s weird, suspenseful energy while adding new characters, new twists, and plenty of surprises.
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The ‘Burbs
Set in present-day suburbia, a young couple returns to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when new neighbors move in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.