Make sure you binge watch The ‘Burbs, launching tomorrow February 8th, only on Peacock.
One of our favorites, Keke Palmer shines, per usual starring in this new mystery comedy series.
From episode one to eight, the vigorous series keeps you thoroughly entertained!
With exceptional acting, a great story-line and one liners, that will be viral in no time.
Set in present-day suburbia, the new eight-episode series, is a contemporary reimagining that delivers sharp wit, unexpected twists, and an array of hilarious and unique characters, all while subtly paying tribute to the original film.
The series stars Keke Palmer, who also serves as an executive producer.
New parents Samira (Palmer) and Rob (Whitehall) decide to leave their apartment in the city for the space and safety of Rob’s hometown: the sleepy community of Hinkley Hills.
Living in her husband’s childhood home, lifelong city dweller and litigator Samira quickly feels out of her element.
Home alone on maternity leave, she struggles to adjust to both suburban life and motherhood, as Rob goes back to work as a book editor.
The isolation soon devolves into paranoia as Samira becomes obsessed with the creepy, old Victorian house across the street, along with its dark history.
Soon, a new, not-so-friendly neighbor moves in, adding to the nefarious allure of the house and the dangerous secrets within.
Together with a motley crew of quirky neighbors-turned-friends, Samira sets out to uncover the long-hidden mysteries of the cul-de-sac as buried secrets and uncomfortable truths about Rob‘s past come to light.
After all, do we really know who our neighbors are?
(THE ‘BURBS — “Neighbor Take Warning” Episode 106 — Pictured: RJ Cyler as Lanston — (Photo by: Elizabeth Morris/PEACOCK)
The original Peacock series, The ‘Burbs, is inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy film of the same name, starring Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher.
The movie from Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment was inspired by screenwriter Dana Olsen’s upbringing and the mystery-thriller Rear Window, and it poked fun at suburbia while examining relationships between seemingly normal neighbors and the dark secrets they harbor.
In the years since its release, it has become a bona fide cult classic, beloved by audiences around the world.
Olsen, along with Imagine’s Brian Grazer, both return for the modern series adaptation.
While the eight-episode series is inspired by the movie – and even filmed on the same Colonial Street cul-de-sac location at Universal Studios – it is set in its own unique universe, and approaches the film’s original horror elements through a modern lens.
“The ‘Burbs” series still shares its predecessor’s DNA and is peppered with Easter eggs throughout for eagle-eyed fans to discover, including shooting locations, character names, cameos, and some familiar throwbacks.
“The ‘Burbs” stars, Keke Palmer as ‘Samira Fisher,’ Jack Whitehall as ‘Rob Fisher,’ Julia Duffy as ‘Lynn Gardner,’ Paula Pell as ‘Dana Richards,’ Mark Proksch as ‘Tod Mann,’ and Kapil Talwalkar as ‘Naveen Varma.’
(THE ‘BURBS — “Premiere Event” — Pictured: (l-r) Jack Whitehall, Keke Palmer at Universal Studios on February 5, 2026 — (Photo by: Todd Williamson/Peacock)
Keke Palmer + Jack Whitehall Q & A!
How Would You Describe Your Characters, Samira and Rob? Keke Palmer: Samira is a new mom and very much in love with her husband, Rob. She’s also a litigator, so she’s very smart and pays attention to the details. She’s used to being in the city, but she’s also curious, so she’s exploring the new world around her. Even though it feels odd for her to be in the ‘burbs, she’s a perfect fit because she’s peeping out that window, trying to see what’s going on in everybody’s business.
Jack Whitehall: When you initially meet Rob, he is the ideal husband. He’s doting, and he’s a very caring and kind father. He’s a friendly and cheery family man. As the series progresses, you discover that there are a few more layers to him that you might not initially suspect. I have really enjoyed playing this character. I enjoy his attitude to life, and his dynamic with all of his slightly more eccentric neighbors, and in particular, his best friend, Naveen.
Did You Relate to Many Aspects of Your Character, Keke? Keke Palmer: I have a lot of things in common with Samira! I’m a new mom, and she’s a new mom. After having my baby, everything was so heightened. The way you respond to everything is much more extreme because you’re dealing with new motherhood, loving this child so much, and trying to figure out how to make sure they’re protected. And you see Samira stop at nothing to make sure everything near her child is deemed safe. I’m also very nosy! I love getting into people’s business. I am somebody who pays attention to details. And of course, I love good wine.
What Is The Relationship Like Between Rob And Samira? Jack Whitehall: When we first meet them, they are really connected. Their baby is a few months old, so they’re in the trenches together. There’s a lot of love, and he’s trying to support her as best he can. Rob is about to return to work, and she’s at home on her own. So there’s a bit of underlying tension, which builds over the first couple of episodes.
How Do Rob And Samira Feel About Moving To The ‘burbs In Hinkley Hills? Jack Whitehall: Rob’s quite apprehensive about moving back to Hinkley Hills. He knows it’s going to be safe there, and there’s going to be more space, but he’s also concerned about how Samira is going to deal with the move, and how she’s going to get on with how parochial it is.
Keke Palmer: Samira comes from the city, which is much more diverse than Hinkley Hills. She’s one of two brown people there, along with Naveen. So when she comes to Hinkley Hills, she’s not necessarily weirded out by that, but she’s wondering how she’s going to create friendships within such a specific kind of space. Everybody’s either older or they’ve been friends for years. So she feels she might not have a place there in a lot of ways, and that’s so much of what the show is about.
What Have You Enjoyed Most About Being Part Of This Project? Jack Whitehall: It’s an ensemble comedy/drama with a murder mystery that runs through it, but it’s also very funny. The project’s been fun because you’ve got a stacked cast, all these great actors with distinct voices, so getting to play with them in the scenes was exciting. And every time you see my character with a different cast member, there’s a slightly different dynamic that we lean into.
Keke Palmer: When I read The ’Burbs, I just ate it up. It’s funny, it’s smart and it’s enjoyable television. The show is fun because it leans into a lot of different scenarios, from the mystery to Samira having a new baby and being in new surroundings. I love the era of I Love Lucy and that classic style of comedy, and our show has those elements.
How Does The Series Pay Homage To The Original Film? Keke Palmer: Brian Grazer is a part of this series, which means that the heart and soul of the original are both still there, and there are a ton of Easter eggs, but we have new characters, new people, and a new vibe. So don’t come to it expecting the same thing, but do expect there to be commentary and intrigue in the same way the original had. Our version of The ‘Burbs is not trying to be like the original version. With any remake, you’ve got to respect the original, but we’ve put this one into our own words.
Can You Tease Any Easter Eggs For Fans Of The Film To Look Out For? Jack Whitehall: There are so many! There is a bar called Hanks because of Tom Hanks in the original movie. Also, a fun fact about my character is that his name is Rob Fisher, and in the original movie, Carrie Fisher played Tom’s wife, so I have the name Fisher as a little nod to the original.
Keke Palmer: There’s one moment that fans of the original ‘Burbs are especially going to love. I have a scene eating sardines as a nod to that same classic Tom Hanks segment from the original. So we have nods in there, but we’re also hopefully giving the audience something new to fall in love with.
