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Peacock's 'The Burbs' Series: Modern Take on Suburban Secrets

1/10/2026

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Peacock will release a series adaptation of the 1989 film "The Burbs" on February 8, 2026.
Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall star as a couple moving into the husband's childhood home, facing unsettling neighbors and dark secrets.
Celeste Hughey created the series to modernize themes of suburban paranoia.
Early reactions to the trailer indicate it may lack the humor and energy of the original film.
Seth MacFarlane and Brian Grazer serve as executive producers, with filming at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Story summary

Peacock will release a series adaptation of the 1989 film "The Burbs" on February 8, 2026.
Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall star as a couple moving into the husband's childhood home, facing unsettling neighbors and dark secrets.
Celeste Hughey created the series to modernize themes of suburban paranoia.
Early reactions to the trailer indicate it may lack the humor and energy of the original film.
Seth MacFarlane and Brian Grazer serve as executive producers, with filming at Universal Studios Hollywood.