{
  "id": 1806905,
  "title": "What to watch on Peacock: The best shows streaming right now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/what-to-watch-on-peacock-the-best-shows-streaming-right-now",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/what-to-watch-on-peacock"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peacock, the underrated streaming platform, boasts an impressive array of shows and movies for viewers to enjoy. Beyond its top-tier live sports coverage and beloved classics like 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and The Office, Peacock offers a diverse selection of original programming. From thrilling dramas and offbeat comedies to true-crime series and reality competition shows, there's something for everyone on this platform.\n\nHere are some must-watch original shows currently streaming on Peacock:\n\n1. All Her Fault Stars\nStarring Sarah Snook, Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, and Jay Ellis, this gripping thriller is based on Andrea Mara's novel. When Marissa (Snook) returns to her son's playdate, she discovers that the family living in the house isn't who she thought they were, and her child is missing. As she and her husband race against time, shocking secrets are revealed.\n\n2. Angelyne\nEmmy Rossum stars as the iconic singer, actor, and media personality Angelyne, who gained fame in the 1980s through her billboard advertisements. This five-part series delves into her rise to fame and journalist Jeff Glaser's 2010 attempt to uncover her real-life story.\n\n3. The Capture\nSet in a technologically advanced world, this British series follows London detective DCI Rachel Carey (Holliday Granger) as she investigates a crime where the accused insists he's innocent. As the investigation unfolds, the series uncovers deepfake technology and other unsettling developments.\n\n4. The Day of the Jackal\nEddie Redmayne stars as the titular Jackal, a skilled assassin known for his high-profile kills. When a near-impossible assassination attempt is thwarted, MI6 agent Bianca (Lana Lynch) must track him down in this modern-day adaptation of the classic spy novel.\n\n5. Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy\nBased on Peacock's 2021 docuseries, this scripted true-crime drama focuses on the victims and their families, telling the story of notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who killed dozens of men and boys in the 1970s, without glamorizing his crimes.",
  "summary": "From the critically acclaimed All Her Fault to The Office spin-off The Paper, these are the shows you should watch on Peacock.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}