Trending Now - Peacock Greenlights Season 2 of 'the Burbs' With Keke Palmer

WHO:

Deadline - Keke Palmer stars in and executive produces "The Burbs."

Variety - Keke Palmer is the lead in "The Burbs."

WHAT:

The Source - "The Burbs" quickly became a breakout hit, generating more than 10 million views within its first month of release.

Coming Soon - "The Burbs" is described as one of Peacock's most-watched original series.

Deadline - Peacock renewed "The Burbs" for a second season.

Variety - "The Burbs" is inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy of the same name.

WHERE:

Deadline - The series is available on Peacock.

WHEN:

Deadline - "The Burbs" launched on February 8th, 2026, during Super Bowl Sunday.

Variety - The renewal for Season 2 was announced two months after the series' launch.

WHY:

Variety - The renewal was based on audience appreciation for Season 1 of "The Burbs."

HOW:

Deadline - The series was promoted with advertisements during the Super Bowl on NBC and Peacock.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 13:23 UTC)

"The Burbs" has quickly become a breakout hit, generating over 10 million views within its first month of release. This surge in popularity was reported at 23:15 UTC. The show has captured the attention of audiences, making it one of the most talked-about series of the moment.

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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 05:42 UTC)

At 23:15 UTC, Peacock announced that "The Burbs" is coming soon, and it's already being hailed as one of their most-watched original series. This exciting new addition is generating buzz among viewers eager for fresh content. Fans can look forward to diving into the world of "The Burbs" in the near future.

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(UPDATED April 13, 2026 23:15 UTC)

Peacock has officially renewed "The Burbs" for a second season, following the series' successful launch February 8th, during Super Bowl Sunday. Keke Palmer stars in and executive produces the show, which is inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy of the same name and has garnered significant audience appreciation since its debut. The series is currently available for streaming on Peacock, where it was heavily promoted with advertisements during the Super Bowl.