Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie ‘The ’Burbs’
- On Sunday, Feb. 8, Peacock premieres The 'Burbs with an eight-episode first season starring Keke Palmer as Samira in a female-forward lead.
- Built from the 1989 original, Hughey — hired by executive producers Seth MacFarlane and Brian Grazer — reframed the film through a modern lens to center a Black, female perspective.
- With several nods to the 1989 film, the series was filmed on Universal's cul-de-sac backlot, invited Wendy Schaal to return, and includes a blink-or-you'll-miss-it image of Tom Hanks.
- Addressing social tensions, the series explores microaggressions, racial profiling, bullying, and childhood trauma, focusing on Samira and who feels secure in suburbia, justifying its remake's significance.
- Strong performances, especially between Palmer and supporting cast, help the series balance humor and horror while maintaining the original's tone, critics say.
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Review: With a dose of paranoia and a charming cast, 'The 'Burbs' draws you into its mystery
Led by Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall and featuring a quirky cast of characters, Peacock's horror-comedy mystery series dilutes some the suspense but it's still a good time.
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AFP via Getty Images By Larry Stansbury ·Updated February 6, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… No one wears a pixie cut quite like Keke Palmer. Last night, at the premiere of her new comedy television series The ‘Burbs, the entertainer delivered a hair moment that instantly set suburbia ablaze: an ultra-chic pixie cut, punctuated with vivid orange highlights. UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Keke Palmer attends Premiere Even…
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