It’s time to dust off the binoculars and keep a close eye on the mailbox. Despite the initial skepticism that naturally follows any attempt to touch a 1980s cult classic, Peacock’s reimagining of “The Burbs“ has officially stuck the landing. The streamer announced today that the Keke Palmer-led series has been renewed for a second season.
Since its debut on February 8, the show has racked up a staggering 1.7 billion minutes of watch time. It turns out that suburban paranoia is just as relatable in 2026 as it was in 1989.
New Century, Same Weird Vibes
While the original Tom Hanks film is a sacred text for horror-comedy fans, this isn’t a shot-for-shot remake. Instead, the series takes us to a present-day cul-de-sac. It’s a place where the lawns are perfectly manicured, but the neighbors are definitely “off.”
Keke Palmer stars as Samira, a woman who has reluctantly moved into her husband Rob’s (Jack Whitehall) childhood home. What was supposed to be a quiet domestic transition turns into a Maybe-Blown obsession when a new neighbor moves into the crumbling, creepy house across the street. Before long, Samira is deep in a rabbit hole of old secrets and deadly threats. Maybe the “perfect” neighborhood might actually be a graveyard.
The Team Behind the Madness
The renewal comes as no surprise, given the powerhouse creative team steering the ship. Peacock’s president of scripted content, Lisa Katz, praised the writers for making the update “funny, warm, and highly contemporary.”
The series was created by Celeste Hughey (Dead to Me) and Rachel Shukert (The Baby-Sitters Club). And it is a heavy-hitter collaboration between Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment.
For the purists, Dana Olsen—the writer of the original 1989 The Burbs—is on board as a co-executive producer, ensuring the “weird magic” remains intact.
A Stellar Ensemble
Beyond Palmer and Whitehall, the cul-de-sac is populated by a fantastic supporting cast that keeps the comedy sharp and the tension high: Paula Pell and Mark Proksch (guaranteed to bring the “weird neighbor” energy), Julia Duffy, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
Where to Catch Up
If you haven’t joined the neighborhood watch yet, Season 1 of “The Burbs” is currently streaming on Peacock. And if you’re feeling nostalgic for the OG mayhem that started it all, you can find the 1989 classic on Apple TV, Prime Video, or Fandango at Home.
The Bottom Line: The only thing more dangerous than the secrets behind closed doors is the person watching them through a telephoto lens. Welcome back to the neighborhood for Season 2—try not to get buried in the backyard.
