Peacock has quietly evolved from the plucky upstart of the streaming universe to one of the most fun platforms around. Depending on your interests, you can binge classic comfort TV like The Office, thrill-chase with Twisted Metal, or obsess over the mental games of The Traitors. Peacock’s slate has something for everyone. Here are 12 of the finest shows to stream this week, numbered with all the soap operas you want.
12. Girls5eva
If you have ever had a hairbrush karaoke session, singing along as a pop sensation, Girls5eva will be ringing all the bells. This acutely funny musical comedy celebrates a ’90s one-hit-wonder all-female group attempting a comeback years and years later. Starring Tina Fey and Robert Carlock producing, with a powerhouse cast topped by Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, and Paula Pell, every punchline hits, and every tune gets stuck in your head. It’s smart, it’s retro, and a complete pleasure to watch.
11. Chucky
The world’s most notorious doll is not finished killing or joking around. Chucky, the television revival of the Child’s Play series, gets new life on Peacock with creator Don Mancini guiding the way and Brad Dourif reprising as the voice of the killer doll. It’s part slasher, part satire, part surprisingly tender coming-of-age tale. Evidence that even horror legends can grow up, and still frighten us years from now.
10. Rutherford Falls
Peacock has hit a sweet spot with offbeat small-town comedies, and Rutherford Falls is probably its most tender. Developed by Michael Schur, Ed Helms, and Sierra Teller Ornelas, the series delves into friendship, identity, and community with humor and heart. With one of TV’s biggest Indigenous writing staffs, it’s a refreshingly inclusive, well-considered comedy that’s both hilarious and meaningful.
9. The Traitors
If you’re into drama, deception, and mind games, The Traitors is your next obsession. Hosted by a delightfully theatrical Alan Cumming, this reality competition mixes mystery, strategy, and betrayal in a castle-set showdown. Think Mafia meets Survivor with a touch of camp. It’s Peacock’s breakout reality hit, and for good reason.
8. Love Island USA / Love Island: Beyond the Villa
Sun, love, and lots of drama, enter Love Island USA. Contestants couple up, couple down, and create drama in the Fijian sun while viewers get to be the matchmaker at home. Spin-off series Love Island: Beyond the Villa reunites fan favorites as they attempt real love (and real life) once the cameras are turned off. Combined, these shows are the beating heart of Peacock’s reality empire.
7. The Day of the Jackal
Eddie Redmayne stars as the world’s greatest ghost, the elusive assassin in this contemporary, high-stakes retelling of the classic thriller. The Day of the Jackal combines espionage, global intrigue, and heart-pounding suspense. Season two is shaping up to be even more twisty, solidifying this show as a must-see for both fans of spy novels and action dramas.
6. The Paper
From The Office’s Greg Daniels and Nathan for You’s Michael Koman comes The Paper, a workplace mockumentary for the digital age. Following the eccentric staff of a struggling Midwestern newspaper, the series captures the chaos of journalism with heart and humor. Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore lead a stellar cast, with a few surprise cameos for fans of The Office. It’s nostalgic, clever, and endlessly quotable, everything a comedy should be.
5. Poker Face
Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne serve up pure gold with Poker Face, a masterful throwback to the mystery-of-the-week genre. Lyonne stars as Charlie Cale, a human lie detector who can’t seem to help stumbling into murders wherever she goes. There’s a new crime each week, along with a new guest star and Lyonne’s unbreakable charm. It’s clever, stylish, and one of the decade’s greatest detective shows.
4. Law & Order: Organized Crime / Law & Order: SVU
Peacock is the ultimate destination for Law & Order fans. SVU remains a TV institution, with Mariska Hargitay’s Olivia Benson still seeking justice after more than 20 seasons. Meanwhile, Organized Crime brings Christopher Meloni’s Elliot Stabler back into the fold, chasing down New York’s most dangerous criminals. With both series streaming in full, it’s the perfect time to revisit these legendary shows or start fresh from the beginning.
3. The Office
Let’s face it—The Office is Peacock’s crown jewel. It’s quoteably infinite, crazily rewatchable, and just as funny now as it was back then. The show has garnered a whopping 1.7+ billion viewing hours on Peacock, demonstrating its timelessness. Relive Jim and Pam’s love story or cringe at Michael Scott’s shenanigans; The Office never fails.
2. The Paper (Yes, Again)
It’s not often a show is so excellent it warrants a double shout-out, but The Paper deserves one. Not just a spiritual descendant of The Office, it’s a love letter to story, to community, and to the messy glory of everyday workplaces. With whip-sharp dialogue and a cast of actors that feel like long-lost friends, it’s the type of show you’ll be eager to make every friend you have watch.
1. The Traitors
Number one on that list is The Traitors, the reality behemoth that’s got everyone abuzz. Every installment is filled with scheming, paranoia, and eye-popping surprises, all stage-managed by Alan Cumming’s wickedly over-the-top hosting. The weekly-by-week drop keeps audiences on tenterhooks and social media abuzz. It’s a testament to the fact that occasionally, the slow burn is the sweetest.
Peacock has evolved into a powerhouse of entertainment, offering something for every mood: nostalgia, laughs, chills, or drama. Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering new obsessions, these 12 shows prove there’s never been a better time to hit play.