Peacock Greenlights Second Season of 'The Burbs' Following Successful Debut
Streaming platform Peacock has officially renewed the series 'The Burbs' for a second season, according to a report from Variety. This decision comes after the show's successful debut earlier this year, which premiered in February and is inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy film of the same name.
Strong Audience Response and Executive Comments
Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBC & Peacock, expressed enthusiasm about the renewal. "We're so thrilled that audiences loved season one of 'The Burbs,' and are going to get to spend more time in Hinkley Hills with Keke and the rest of this incredible cast," she said. Katz added, "A huge congratulations to all of the writers, producers and crew who updated the beloved original film and made something funny, warm and highly contemporary."
Impressive Viewership Numbers and Cast Details
According to Peacock, the series has achieved significant viewership, accumulating 1.7 billion minutes (equivalent to 28.3 million hours) since its launch on February 8. Starring Keke Palmer, the show features an ensemble cast that includes Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, and Kapil Talwalkar.
Plot Overview and Creative Team
The series follows a young couple who move into the husband's childhood home, only to have their lives disrupted by a mysterious new neighbor. This arrival unearths secrets and dangers lurking within their seemingly quiet neighborhood. Celeste Hughey created the show and served as writer and executive producer on Season 1, with Rachel Shukert also writing and executive producing.
Keke Palmer not only stars in the series but also executive-produced it. Other executive producers for Season 1 include Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, and Aimee Carlson for Fuzzy Door, along with Brian Grazer, Kristen Zolner, and Natalie Berkus for Imagine Entertainment. Nzingha Stewart was a director and executive producer, with Dana Olsen co-executive producing. UCP is the studio behind the production.
