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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-burbs/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 64% |
| Critic Score | 76% |
| Audience Score | 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 — averaged from critic reviews (76%), audience ratings (64%), Metascore (63/100), IMDb (6.4/10), and fan ratings (52%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is The 'Burbs worth watching?**
The 'Burbs holds a 64% Celluloid Score. It comes recommended overall. 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.

**Where can I stream The 'Burbs?**
The 'Burbs streams on Peacock. It ran for 1 season (2026–present).

**Who created The 'Burbs?**
The 'Burbs was created by Celeste Hughey.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The 'Burbs?**
64% — the average of five public sources: critics 76%, audience 64%, Metascore 63/100, IMDb 6.4/10, and fan score 52%.

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