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Keke Palmer-Led Reimagining of The ‘Burbs Debuts on Peacock to Warm Early Reviews

The eight-episode reimagining shifts the story to a contemporary suburban cul-de-sac with a comedy–mystery lens.

Overview

  • All eight episodes are now streaming exclusively on Peacock as a Peacock Original.
  • Early reviews praise Keke Palmer’s lead turn and the ensemble’s chemistry while noting occasional pacing issues and an unresolved season finish.
  • Showrunner Celeste Hughey leads the series with executive producers including Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane under Imagine Entertainment, Fuzzy Door, and UCP.
  • The story follows a young family returning to the husband’s childhood home, folding HOA tensions, neighborhood quirks, and social commentary into a light horror–tinged mystery.
  • Production filmed on the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot used by the 1989 film, and JoBlo published red carpet interviews with cast and creators.