Keke Palmer is stepping into familiar suburban paranoia with Peacock’s modern reimagining of The ’Burbs, transforming the 1989 cult favorite into a serialized mystery-comedy with a darker edge.
According to Deadline, the eight-episode series premieres in full on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Initially released in 1989, The ’Burbs starred Tom Hanks as an ordinary guy whose staycation spiraled into wild suspicion about his unsettling new neighbors. While the film earned mixed reviews upon release, it performed solidly at the box office and later found a second life as a cult classic thanks to home video and late-night cable.
Peacock’s version takes the core idea and updates it for present-day suburbia. The series follows a young couple who reluctantly move into the husband’s childhood home, expecting quiet streets and low stakes.
That illusion doesn’t last long. A mysterious new neighbor across the street sets off a chain reaction, exposing long-buried secrets and dragging the entire cul-de-sac into something far more dangerous than passive-aggressive lawn disputes.
Palmer stars as Samira, anchoring the series while also serving as an executive producer. She’s joined by Jack Whitehall as Rob, with a supporting cast that includes Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, Kapil Talwalkar, Kyrie McAlpin, and Justin Kirk. The ensemble leans heavily into character-driven comedy, infusing elements of the original's 'black comedy' that's more social commentary than blood, guts, and gore.
Behind the scenes, the series brings together an experienced creative team. The ’Burbs is produced by Universal Content Productions and was created and written by Celeste Hughey, with Rachel Shukert also serving as writer and executive producer.
Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, and Aimee Carlson executive produce through Fuzzy Door, while Brian Grazer and Natalie Berkus do the same for Imagine Entertainment.
Dana Olsen, who wrote the original film, returns as a co-executive producer, and Nzingha Stewart directs and executive produces the series.