The ’Burbs Cast & Characters: Who Plays Samira, Rob, Gary and The Neighbors

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The ’Burbs Cast & Characters: Who Plays Samira, Rob, Gary + The Neighbors

Peacock’s The ’Burbs turns suburban small talk into a full-blown mystery. Set in the “safest town in America,” the series follows new parents Samira and Rob as a creepy, long-abandoned Victorian house across the street finally gets a new owner… and the whole cul-de-sac starts spiraling.

Quick Cast List (Main Players)

Character Actor Why They Matter
Samira Fisher Keke Palmer New mom, sharp litigator, and the neighborhood’s unofficial detective.
Rob Fisher Jack Whitehall Samira’s husband; back in his childhood suburb and trying to keep things “normal.”
Gary Justin Kirk The mysterious new neighbor who moves into the infamous Victorian across the street.
Lynn Gardner Julia Duffy A nosy widow who knows everyone’s business (and would like to know yours).
Dana Richards Paula Pell A big-hearted, blunt Marine vet who becomes part of Samira’s sleuthing circle.
Tod Mann Mark Proksch An eccentric introvert with strong opinions and sharper observations than you’d expect.
Naveen Varma Kapil Talwalkar Rob’s longtime friend and neighbor—pulled into the mystery whether he likes it or not.
Rory Kyrie McAlpin A hyper-competent “mother’s helper” with resume energy that scares adults.

Samira Fisher (Keke Palmer)

Keke Palmer plays Samira Fisher, a new mom on maternity leave who can’t ignore the feeling that something is deeply off about her “perfect” suburban street. Samira’s legal background makes her great at spotting details and contradictions—exactly the kind of person who will notice when the neighborhood story doesn’t add up.

Rob Fisher (Jack Whitehall)

Jack Whitehall plays Rob Fisher, Samira’s husband and the reason they’ve landed back in his childhood neighborhood. Rob is often the “please-let’s-not-start-a-war-with-the-neighbors” voice in the room, but the deeper Samira digs, the harder it gets to pretend this is just harmless suburban weirdness.

Gary (Justin Kirk)

The “new guy” is Gary, played by Justin Kirk, and he’s the kind of neighbor who makes curtains twitch. Gary buys (and locks down) the creepy Victorian across the street—an old neighborhood legend wrapped in fresh suspicion. The more the cul-de-sac tries to welcome him, the more Gary gives “please stop talking to me” energy… which only makes him look guiltier.

Meet the Neighbors of Ashfield Place

A huge part of The ’Burbs is the neighbor ensemble: the people who start as “background noise” and quickly become the crew Samira relies on when things get strange. They’re messy, funny, occasionally unhelpful, and exactly the kind of suburban characters who turn a mystery into a neighborhood-wide obsession.

Lynn Gardner (Julia Duffy)

Lynn is played by Julia Duffy. She’s a proud, persistent busybody—always watching, always commenting, always collecting intel. If there’s a weird noise, a suspicious package, or a new person on the street, Lynn is already emotionally involved.

Dana Richards (Paula Pell)

Dana, played by Paula Pell, brings both heart and toughness to the street. She can be the supportive friend in one scene and the “let’s break in and prove it” partner in the next—perfect energy for a show where “being polite” and “being safe” don’t always match.

Tod Mann (Mark Proksch)

Tod is played by Mark Proksch. He’s quirky, anxious, and weirdly perceptive. Tod can clock danger fast—especially when someone installs security measures that feel way too intense for a sleepy cul-de-sac.

Naveen Varma (Kapil Talwalkar)

Naveen, played by Kapil Talwalkar, is Rob’s old friend and a key bridge between “Rob’s past” and “Samira’s present.” He’s close enough to the neighborhood to understand the unwritten rules, but not so comfortable that he doesn’t notice how odd things get.

Rory (Kyrie McAlpin)

Rory, played by Kyrie McAlpin, is the kind of kid who shows up with impressive skills and zero fear. In a neighborhood where adults are busy pretending everything is fine, Rory is often the one saying (with her whole chest), “That is not normal.”

More Characters You’ll See Around the Cul-de-Sac

  • Agnes (played by Danielle Kennedy): a strict HOA force who treats rules like holy text.
  • Walters (played by Chad Lindberg)
  • Langston (played by RJ Cyler)
  • Bill (played by Randy Oglesby)
  • Megan (played by Caroline Day)
  • Hank (played by Ian Bratschie)

What Reddit Is Saying About the New Version of The ’Burbs

Reddit reactions tend to split into two camps: (1) fans of the original 1989 movie who are skeptical of any remake, and (2) viewers who like a “neighbors + conspiracy + cozy chaos” mystery setup and just want the show to commit to its weirdness. Either way, the debates are very on-brand for a story about people who can’t stop watching each other.

Remember THE ‘BURBS? It’s back… in crappy streaming series form.

What Reddit Threads Remind Us About “Burbs” Paranoia

Even before the new series, fans have been swapping stories about how hard it can be to find The ’Burbs (the movie) on streaming—and that kind of “wait, where did it go?” frustration is basically the modern version of suburban paranoia.

Does anyone else know why The ‘Burbs is so hard to find on streaming services?

FAQ (No Spoilers)

Is this connected to the 1989 movie?

It’s inspired by the original movie’s setup (suburbia, suspicion, and a “something’s off” house), but updated into a longer, episodic mystery with a new lead couple and a new neighborhood dynamic.

How many episodes are in Season 1?

Season 1 is an eight-episode run, designed for a full-season binge.

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