At a Glance
- Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson headline the 1970s spy thriller Ponies, now streaming on Peacock
- 14 standout originals range from dark comedies to true-crime dramas, all rated highly by viewers
- Ad-based Peacock costs $11/month or $110/year, with free access for eligible Comcast and Instacart users
- Why it matters: Subscribers get premium content without premium prices, including future seasons of hits like The Day of the Jackal
Peacock’s catalog stretches far beyond NBC and Bravo reruns. News Of Los Angeles highlights 14 original series that justify the recent price hike, offering everything from Cold-War espionage to small-town sitcoms.
Spy Thrills & Star Power
**Ponies drops viewers into 1970s Washington, D.C., where CIA operatives played by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson uncover a sprawling Cold-War conspiracy. The mix of action and comedy has already made the show a subscriber favorite.
The Day of the Jackal delivers 10 episodes of globe-trotting tension. Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne morphs into an assassin who can change identity at will and eliminate targets from over two miles away. Lashana Lynch co-stars as the British intelligence officer determined to stop him; a second season is already green-lit.
Dark Comedies & Twisty Mysteries
Stephanie Hsu fans can binge The Girl in the Woods, where her character learns that every ex-boyfriend is dying-and she must warn the rest while solving the mystery. Zosia Mamet plays her true-crime-obsessed best friend.
Poker Face gives Natasha Lyonne the super-power of detecting lies. Each of the 10 episodes presents a self-contained crime, stitched together by Rian Johnson’s signature wit. Guest stars include Adrien Brody, Chloë Sevigny, and Rhea Perlman.
Crime Dramas Based on Real Events
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist rewinds to Atlanta, 1970, where Kevin Hart’s Chicken Man must clear his name after a brazen robbery. The ensemble cast features Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, and Chloe Bailey.
Dr. Death adapts Wondery’s hit podcast, tracking Christopher Duntsch, the Dallas neurosurgeon whose malpractice left two patients dead and 31 injured. The chilling miniseries exposes how the system failed to stop him.
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy revisits the 1970s serial murders of 33 young men and boys, foregrounding victims’ families and the institutional lapses that prolonged the horror.
Fresh Spinoffs & Genre Surprises
The Paper extends The Office universe, swapping Scranton for a struggling Midwestern newspaper. Oscar Nuñez reprises his role, but a new cast and documentary crew create a distinct tone. The entire first season is ready to binge.
The Resort sends Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper to paradise, where a married couple investigates the decade-old disappearance of two young people. Expect tropical scenery and twisty revelations.
We Are Lady Parts follows an all-female Muslim punk band in Britain. 26-year-old Amina, a shy guitarist, joins the exuberant Lady Parts, turning eight half-hour episodes into a rapid-fire watch.
Mrs. Davis pits a renegade nun against a world-dominating AI of the same name. The risk-taking, globe-trotting drama blends satire and sci-fi across one wild season.
Reality & Comfort Rewatches
The Traitors rounds up reality-TV veterans for a Scottish castle showdown. Hosted by Alan Cumming, contestants sniff out secret traitors to win a cash prize. Three seasons of backstabbing are available.
Rutherford Falls stars Ed Helms as a history-obsessed descendant of the town’s founder. The sitcom balances small-town charm with Indigenous representation both on-screen and in the writers’ room.
Parks and Recreation, while not a Peacock original, resides exclusively on the service. All seven seasons of the Pawnee, Indiana, comedy remain a go-to mood booster.
Pricing & Access
- Ad-supported Peacock: $11/month or $110/year
- Free access: Eligible Comcast and Instacart subscribers
- Bundle option: Peacock + Apple TV available
Subscribers can stream on multiple devices, download for offline viewing, and expect future seasons of hits like The Day of the Jackal.
Key Takeaways
- Peacock’s 14 originals span spy thrillers, dark comedies, true crime, and sci-fi
- Star-heavy casts include Emilia Clarke, Eddie Redmayne, Kevin Hart, and Natasha Lyonne
- Ad-based plan undercuts most competitors while offering next-day NBC shows and live sports
- Free trials and bundles make sampling risk-free
