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A suburban mystery returns with a new edge. "The 'Burbs" is back as an eight-episode Peacock Original led by Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, reimagining the 1989 cult movie (starring Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher) for a modern neighborhood with secrets to spare

Here’s how to watch "The Burbs" online from anywhere with a VPN.

'The 'Burbs' release date and time

All eight episodes of The 'Burbs premiere Sunday, February 8, 2026, meaning the full season is available to binge on day one.
• U.S. — Peacock, all episodes available February 8
• U.K. — Broadcaster TBC
• Australia — BINGE with all episodes on February 8
• Watch anywhere — try Surfshark 100% risk-free

The story takes place in a modern suburb and centers on Samira (Keke Palmer) and Rob (Jack Whitehall) Fisher, a young couple with a new baby who move back to Rob's old home on Ashfield Place in Hinkley Hills. Their quiet life changes when a mysterious man moves into the empty Victorian house across the street. As Samira gets to know their unusual neighbors, she discovers hidden secrets and dangers that show their town might not live up to its billing as "the Safest Town in America".

All episodes arrive on Sunday, February 8, 2026, perfectly timed for Super Bowlweekend, so you can binge the entire season in one go. In the U.S., it streams exclusively on Peacock, with regional partners in other countries picking it up.

Watch 'The 'Burbs' in the U.S.

"The 'Burbs" is a Peacock Original. All eight episodes arrive Sunday, February 8, 2026, and you can binge the entire season at launch.

Peacock offers three main tiers, though Peacock Originals are not available on the Select package so you’ll need Peacock Premium or Premium Plus to watch "The 'Burbs". The with-ads Premium option costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year, while the ad-free Premium Plus (which also offers downloads) costs $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year.

Watch 'The 'Burbs' from anywhere

If you are traveling and cannot access your usual streaming apps, a VPN lets your device appear to be back in your home country. That means you can securely sign in to services you already pay for and continue watching while abroad.

We have tested plenty of services, and Surfshark is one of the best for streaming thanks to its strong speeds, broad device support, and reliable unblocking.

Can you watch 'The 'Burbs' in the UK?

There is no standalone Peacock app in the U.K. Instead, Peacock shows typically appear on Sky and NOW, though there is currently no confirmation of a U.K. broadcast date for the series.

Visiting the U.K.? Use this VPN to unblock Peacock and watch your usual "The 'Burbs" stream as you would back home.

Can you watch 'The 'Burbs' in Canada?

Major Peacock Originals in Canada often debut on Corus platforms such as W Network and the Global TV app, with access via STACKTV as a Prime Video Channel or through participating TV providers.

Check listings as February 8 approaches. For French-language availability, Quebecor typically handles Peacock content and often streams on Club Illico.

US resident visiting Canada? You can still watch your usual "The 'Burbs" stream if you use this VPN.

Watch 'The 'Burbs' in Australia

"The 'Burbs" streams on BINGE in Australia with all episodes available February 8. BINGE plans start at 10 AUD per month for the Basic tier with ads. The series is also expected to be available via Foxtel and Foxtel Now on demand around launch.

Australian abroad? Use this VPN to unblock BINGE and watch "The 'Burbs" as you would on your sofa back home

'The 'Burbs' — what to know

'The 'Burbs' — Trailer

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'The 'Burbs' — Episode guide

All eight episodes premiere simultaneously on February 8, 2026.

Episode 1: "The Goddamn Brownies" — Samira meets the neighbors as a mysterious man moves into the abandoned Victorian house across the street.

Episode 2: "Mind Your Own Business" — Samira digs into Hinkley Hills’ past and a possible link to an unsolved crime.

Episode 3: "Sardine?" — The crew uses a missing dog as cover to break into the Victorian house and finds more than expected.

Episode 4: "A Nine on the Tension Scale" — The block party raises suspicions that Rob may be hiding something.

Episode 5: "The Old Face-to-Face" — Clues about Rob and Naveen’s past set up a reckoning with the neighbor.

Episode 6: "Neighbor Take Warning" — A rescue mission uncovers an unexpected threat.

Episode 7: "Do Not Mess With Suburbanites" — The danger arrives on their doorstep, forcing a confrontation with the truth.

Episode 8: "Only One Way Out" — Samira uncovers a long-buried townwide secret that could tear the community apart.

'The 'Burbs' — Cast

Keke Palmer as Samira Fisher
Jack Whitehall as Rob Fisher
Justin Kirk as Gary
Paula Pell as Dana Richards
Mark Proksch as Tod Mann
Julia Duffy as Lynn Gardner
Kapil Talwalkar as Naveen
Recurring: Haley Joel Osment, RJ Cyler, Max Carver

'The 'Burbs' — FAQs

Is the 2026 show a sequel or a reboot? It is a contemporary reimagining of the 1989 film with new characters, built around suburban paranoia and suspicious neighbors rather than continuing Ray Peterson’s (Tom Hanks) story.

Will Hanks or any of the original cast appear? There is no official confirmation of cameos. The original film’s writer, Dana Olsen, serves as a co-executive producer on the series.

Is it more comedy or horror? It is a dark comedy or mystery-comedy, blending suspense with eccentric suburban humor, similar in spirit to the original’s tone.

Where was it filmed? On the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, specifically Colonial Street. The same location was used for the 1989 movie, and as Wisteria Lane in "Desperate Housewives".

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Caroline is a freelance writer and product tester, previously working in roles such as smart home editor across various titles at Future, including Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, and TechRadar. As a technology and lifestyle expert, Caroline specializes in smart home tech, appliances, and more. She currently operates out of her cozy Suffolk apartment and is more dedicated than ever to helping people find the best products for their own homes.

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