Ever look at the house across the street and think, “There is definitely a body in that basement”? Well, it’s time to lean into that paranoia because “The ‘Burbs” series premiere is just days away. The 1989 cult classic is getting a fresh coat of paint (and a lot of modern drama) in a new eight-episode series coming to Peacock.
Keeping Up with the Killers
This isn’t a shot-for-shot remake of the Tom Hanks original. Instead, we’re heading to a present-day cul-de-sac where the lawns are manicured, but the vibes are rancid.
Enter Samira (played by the iconic Keke Palmer). She’s just moved into her husband Rob’s childhood home, but instead of picking out wallpaper, she’s picking up binoculars. She becomes hopelessly obsessed with the crumbling, creepy house across the street. When a new neighbor moves in, the “perfect” neighborhood starts looking more like a graveyard. Boredom, curiosity, and a dash of suburban madness drive Samira down a rabbit hole to uncover the truth—before she becomes part of the mystery herself.
A Cast That Actually Slaps
The neighborhood is filled with some of our favorite funny people. If this cast doesn’t sell you, nothing will. Palmer is joined by Jack Whitehall and Mark Proksch (What We Do in the Shadows), so expect some top-tier awkwardness. You’ve also got the SNL legend Paula Pell and Julia Duffy, Justin Kirk, and Kapil Talwalkar, who round out the block’s “most suspicious residents.”
The Brains Behind the Binoculars
This isn’t just a random reboot; it’s a heavy-hitter collab. We’re talking Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment. Plus, the show was cooked up by Celeste Hughey (“Dead to Me”) and Rachel Shukert (The Baby-Sitters Club).
And for the purists: Dana Olsen, the guy who wrote the original 1989 movie, is back as a co-executive producer. So yes, that weird, dark magic of the original is in safe hands.
Neighborhood Watch
“The Burbs” debuts on February 8, 2026, exclusively on Peacock. Want to see where it all started? You can stream the original 1989 movie (which we highly recommend) on Apple TV, Prime Video, or Fandango at Home.
