The 'Burbs (2026) is a sharp dark comedy tv series intertwined with mystery. The 8 episodes ends in a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more!
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If you have watched The 'Burbs (1989) movie, you will know what you are signing up for but for the people who are unfamiliar, the story follows a fictional suburb called the Hinkley Hills and the secrets, paranoia and intrigue of the people living there. The show pulls us into the manicured lawns and perfectly painted fences and slowly reveals the rot festering underneath.
The 5 reasons who you should watch The 'Burbs (2026) are:
1. It is a re-vamp that is not just nostalgia bait. Instead, the writers have reimagined the original concept to reflect today's socio-political climate spanning across HOA politics, social media surveillance, performative perfection and more.
The show tackles serious themes through dark comedy. Themes of isolation, distrust, identity, power dynamics will make you laugh while still making you feel the discomfort. It is clever without being preachy.
2. The cast alone is enough to press play and when Keke Palmer is involved, expectations are high and she absolutely delivers! She plays the protagonist who is a new mom who has relocated to the suburbs. . She gets slowly obsessed with the mysterious house across from hers in her new neighbourhood.
3. Mark Proksch is perfectly unsettling. If you have watched What We Do in the Shadows (the TV show), you already know that Mark Proksch thrives in roles that are slightly off, deeply awkward and hilariously uncomfortable.
His cycle in the show and the pretzel and sardines scene are some of my favourites! A must watch!
4. The Mystery is actually worth it. Some shows promise mystery but stretch it thin but not this one. Each episode builds suspense. The tension simmers and you are left fully invested.
The cliffhanger feels earned.
5. The writing gives every major character dimension. No one feels like a caricature even when they behave ridiculously. Their motivations make sense and their flaws feel human and their paranoia, like the 1989 movie, becomes contagious.
For me, it is the emotional investment that separates a good dark comedy from a great one.
The 'Burbs successfully honours the spirit of the 1989 original while carving its own identity with an ensemble cast with standout performances and mysteries that respect your intelligence.
If you have a free afternoon or a Sunday where you do not know what to do -
Watch The 'Burbs (2026) and if you want to know where this idea stemmed from, watch The 'Burbs (1989) - movie featuring Tom Hanks. Both of these are brilliant!
