"This revival trades 80s slapstick for modern paranoia, proving the scariest things still live right next door."
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Feb 08, 2026 | The Goddamn Brownies | |
| E2 | Feb 08, 2026 | Mind Your Own Business | |
| E3 | Feb 08, 2026 | Sardine? | |
| E4 | Feb 08, 2026 | A Nine on the Tension Scale | |
| E5 | Feb 08, 2026 | The Old Face-to-Face | |
| E6 | Feb 08, 2026 | Neighbor Take Warning | |
| E7 | Feb 08, 2026 | Do Not Mess With Suburbanites | |
| E8 | Feb 08, 2026 | Only One Way Out |
Oracle Status: Hiatus/Status Unknown
Peacock’s modern reimagining of The 'Burbs dropped its entire eight episode first season on February 8, 2026. Starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, the mystery comedy brought a fresh, paranoid spin to the 1989 Tom Hanks cult classic, filming on the legendary Universal Studios backlot. Showrunner Celeste Hughey and executive producer Seth MacFarlane successfully translated the neighborhood suspense for a contemporary audience. Since the premiere, Universal Content Productions has kept quiet about a potential sophomore run.
Currently, the cast and crew are in a holding pattern as executives analyze the streaming viewership metrics. Without any official renewal or cancellation announcements, the project sits in a post release hiatus. Industry insiders are watching closely to see if Samira’s suburban sleuthing will warrant another season, but for now, the neighborhood remains dormant.
Oracle Prediction: Peacock will evaluate viewership metrics before deciding on a Season 2 renewal.
It perfectly mirrors *The 'Burbs* by brilliantly satirizing suburban paranoia and dark mystery tropes.
Both films masterfully escalate suburban tension through a calculated, manipulative, and sinister neighbor.
Both feature suburban settings where an unsettling neighbor hides dark, obsessive secrets behind normalcy.
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