# The 'Burbs (2026–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-burbs/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 64% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 76/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 64% |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| IMDb | 6.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 52% |
| Creator | Celeste Hughey |
| Platform | Peacock |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror |
| Seasons | 1 (8 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The 'Burbs (2026–present) is a Comedy, Horror series created by Celeste Hughey, streaming on Peacock. It holds a 64% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (76%), Metascore (63/100), IMDb (6.4/10), TMDB fan (52%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 64%.

## Celluloid verdict

Softer than its cult-classic namesake but sharper than expected, The 'Burbs coasts on Keke Palmer's impeccable comic instincts — a breezy neighborhood mystery that favors charm over dread.

## Synopsis

New parents Samira and Rob trade city life for his childhood cul-de-sac in Hinkley Hills, where the casseroles arrive with unsettling smiles. As the neighborhood's only Black resident, Samira can't shake the sense that the abandoned Victorian across the street is watching her back — or that her husband knows far more about this street's buried history than he's letting on. A reimagining of the 1989 cult favorite that plays its suburban nightmare for laughs as often as chills.

## Cast

Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, Kapil Talwalkar

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The 'Burbs worth watching?**
Yes — The 'Burbs earns a 64% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 76%, Metascore 63/100, IMDb 6.4/10, TMDB fan 52%. Audience snapshot is separate (64%). Softer than its cult-classic namesake but sharper than expected, The 'Burbs coasts on Keke Palmer's impeccable comic instincts — a breezy neighborhood mystery that favors charm over dread.

**Is The 'Burbs on Netflix?**
No — The 'Burbs is not on Netflix. It streams on Peacock, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Peacock. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The 'Burbs come out?**
The 'Burbs first aired in 2026 and is still running (2026–present). Created by Celeste Hughey; it streams on Peacock today.

**Is The 'Burbs on Peacock?**
Yes — The 'Burbs is available on Peacock in many regions (catalogued under Peacock on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Peacock app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of The 'Burbs are there?**
The 'Burbs has 1 season across 8 episodes (2026–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**Where can I watch The 'Burbs?**
The 'Burbs streams on Peacock in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Peacock. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The 'Burbs?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The 'Burbs’s 8 episodes take around 6 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The 'Burbs?**
The 'Burbs stars Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, and others. Created by Celeste Hughey.

**How many episodes are in The 'Burbs?**
The 'Burbs has 8 episodes across 1 season (2026–present).

**What is The 'Burbs about?**
New parents Samira and Rob trade city life for his childhood cul-de-sac in Hinkley Hills, where the casseroles arrive with unsettling smiles. As the neighborhood's only Black resident, Samira can't shake the sense that the abandoned Victorian across the street is watching her back — or that her husband knows far more about this street's buried history than he's letting on. A reimagining of the 198…

**Who created The 'Burbs?**
The 'Burbs was created by Celeste Hughey. It is a comedy, horror series from United States, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after The 'Burbs?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s Peacock hub, or open More Like This.

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