The 'Burbs Reimagines Suburbs With Uneven Tone

Peacock's series-length spin on the 1989 cult film The 'Burbs premiered Sunday, Feb. 8, starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, created by Celeste Hughey. The dark comedy expands the original's suburban-paranoia premise around two new households but critics find uneven tone, thin characters, and plot lapses across early episodes, though Palmer's performance and moments of satire offer modest appeal.