The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs
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The 'Burbs

"Every cul-de-sac has a dead end."

5.3
Yr 2026
Rt 42m
Status Returning Series
Comedy Mystery
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Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 64 /100

Peacock's television remake of The 'Burbs has met a mixed to moderately positive critical reception, with praise widely centered on lead star Keke Palmer. Critics repeatedly highlight her charming and energetic presence as the anchor holding the dark comedic mystery together, even when the narrative stumbles.

Favorable outlets, such as Variety and Common Sense Media, praise the series for leaning into a dark, quirky, and surprisingly heartfelt tone that gives its characters more emotional depth than the original film. Other reviewers found the show to be an enjoyable, pleasurable return to suburban paranoia that justifies its adaptation into a multi-episode format.

However, skeptics criticize the show's uneven pacing and lack of sharp suspense. Critics at outlets like The Hollywood Reporter and The Arts Fuse note that the show can feel flat and slow, describing the plot progression as lumpy or ideal for passive background viewing rather than a must-watch thriller.

“Dark, hilariously funny and totally bizarre”

“This fun series surpasses its campy predecessor by giving its characters more depth and ramping up the friendship among the neighborhood crew”

“A lumpy, though not unpleasant, mélange of uneven tones, thin characters and less-than-airtight reveals”

“a mostly harmless, decently engaging one that only really reveals its limitations at the very end”

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Where to Watch

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UK
Peacock Premium
US
StackTV Amazon Channel
CA
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Peacock Premium Plus
US
Global TV
CA
fuboTV
CA
Amazon Prime Video
CA
Now TV
UK
Why fans love it

Modern suburbia often masks a specific brand of paranoia, a tension built on manicured lawns and unspoken social rules. This 2026 mystery-comedy leans into that awkward dynamic by grounding its absurdity in the recognizable geography of a cul-de-sac. It pivots on the friction between a returning couple and the arrival of neighbors who possess secrets far more volatile than the neighborhood gossip suggests.

Keke Palmer leads an ensemble cast that navigates the rapid shift from domestic monotony to high-stakes peril. The humor thrives on the juxtaposition of the mundane details of residential life against the escalating, deadly threats that define this new iteration of the story. By moving the familiar premise into a contemporary setting, the series finds fresh opportunity to critique the fragile peace cultivated behind closed doors.

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Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 08, 2026
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
42 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
74