Scorchin' Summer Streamin' 26 - The 'Burbs - Season One

Set in present-day suburbia, The ‘Burbs follows a young couple returning to the husband’s childhood home. Their world is upended when new neighbours move in next door, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighbourhood.

The 'Burbs is an American comedy television series created by Celeste Hughey for Peacock. Streaming in Australia on Binge. Landing earlier this month.

The 'Burbs is an adaptation of the 1989 film of the same name and stars Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall. 

Old secrets resurface when a newly married couple relocate to the suburban neighbourhood of the husband's youth.

Alongside Palmer & Jack Whitehall, Paula Pell, Julia Duffy, Mark Proksch, Kapil Talwalkar, Haley Joel Osment, RJ Cyler, Justin Kirk, Max Carver, Erica Dasher, Georgia Leva, Kathleen Kenny & Wendy Schaal, who had a role in the 1989 film, all appear in the series.

So I thought this could have been a miniseries, however the ending... It leaves The 'Burbs wide open for a second run.

Will I tune in? Probably...

Keke Palmer is great as a new mum to the suburbs. I never saw the OG 80's film, however I was keen for this little comedy/thriller.

There hasn't been a load on Binge of late (with Wentworth looking a little while away) so I got stuck into this over 48 hours.

Also with the Winter Olympics a number of my week to wee shows had vanished from my dance card.

There is no news on a second season at the time of the post, however I think this one could crack a second season. Peacock has a number of series on the way. Ted season two (Binge too), The Miniature Wife (which will stream on Stan) and the horror one I am looking forward to, Crystal Lake.

Binge also released The Copenhagen Test late. Landing on Monday, this series was originally released overseas over the holiday period. Simu Lu I will be watching!

Right, back to The 'Burbs . It's not half bad, it's not the best, but it was a bit of fun. There was some good one liners.