The ‘Burbs on Showmax
11 February 2026

The ‘Burbs S1

In The ‘Burbs, a young family moves back to the husband's childhood home in “the safest town in America”, only to uncover dark secrets about their cul-de-sac.

Emmy winner Keke Palmer (Nope, Hustlers) and British comedian Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise, The Afterparty) co-star, opposite the likes of Julia Duffy (Palm Royale), Paula Pell (30 Rock), Mark Proksch (What We Do in the Shadows), and Kapil Talwalkar (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist).

Emmy-nominated creator Celeste Hughey (Palm Royale, Dead to Me) adapted The ‘Burbs from the 1989 Tom Hanks film of the same name. It's one of the most anticipated shows of 2026, according to the likes of AV Club, Indiewire and Variety.

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