Here Are the Best Shows to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including

There is plenty to watch right now, and Peacock has a mix of fresh originals and beloved favorites that fit any mood. Here are ten TV shows pulled from this week’s arrival lists and what people are watching, arranged to highlight the newest releases first and rounded out with a few essentials that always play well on a weekend.

Each pick includes quick facts on plot, cast, and key creative voices so you can decide fast and start streaming even faster. No spoilers here, just the details that help you choose your next show without any fuss.

‘Ted’ (2024– )

Set in 1990s Massachusetts, ‘Ted’ follows the foul mouthed teddy bear as he lives with teenage John Bennett and his family, picking up from the story introduced in the films. Seth MacFarlane voices the title character and the series stars Max Burkholder as John with Alanna Ubach and Scott Grimes as his parents and Giorgia Whigham as a family friend.

The show is created by Seth MacFarlane and produced by his company Fuzzy Door along with Universal Television and MRC Television. Episodes lean into the coming of age setup while keeping the buddy dynamic that links ‘Ted’ with John, and the writing team builds out the Bennett household with new recurring characters and school based storylines.

‘Twisted Metal’ (2023– )

‘Twisted Metal’ adapts the PlayStation action franchise as a high energy road series that follows a talkative delivery driver and a car thief on a run across a ruined America. Anthony Mackie leads the cast with Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, and Neve Campbell, and the fan favorite clown Sweet Tooth is portrayed physically by Joe Seanoa with the voice of Will Arnett.

The series is developed by Michael Jonathan Smith and produced by Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions. Directors across the season include Kitao Sakurai and others, and the production uses practical car rigs and stunt work alongside visual effects to bring the game’s vehicular mayhem to live action.

‘Poker Face’ (2023– )

‘Poker Face’ is a case of the week mystery that follows Charlie Cale, a drifter with an uncanny ability to tell when someone is lying, as she encounters a new crime in each episode. Natasha Lyonne stars as Charlie, with Benjamin Bratt in a key recurring role and a lineup of guest stars that includes Adrien Brody, Chloë Sevigny, Hong Chau, and Joseph Gordon Levitt.

Created by Rian Johnson, the show is produced by T Street, MRC Television, and Animal Pictures. Episodes are designed as standalone puzzles with inventive structures, and Johnson directs select chapters while Lyonne steps behind the camera as well, giving the series a modern spin on the classic television mystery format.

‘The Traitors’ (2023– )

‘The Traitors’ is a competition series where contestants work together on missions while secretly planted traitors try to sabotage the group and claim the prize. Alan Cumming hosts and presides over tense round table banishments, and the cast blends reality veterans with celebrities and everyday players.

The format is based on the Dutch series ‘De Verraders’ and the U.S. edition is produced by Studio Lambert. Filmed at a Scottish castle location, the production mixes strategy gameplay with cinematic missions, and the editing emphasizes social deduction and shifting alliances as the endgame approaches.

‘Bel-Air’ (2022– )

‘Bel Air’ reimagines the fish out of water premise of a West Philadelphia teen who moves in with his wealthy relatives in Los Angeles, telling the story with a grounded dramatic tone. Jabari Banks stars as Will with Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, and Jordan L Jones rounding out the Banks family and their circle.

The series is developed from Morgan Cooper’s short concept and produced by Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. Creative leadership across the seasons includes showrunners such as Carla Banks Waddles, and the production uses real Los Angeles settings and a contemporary soundtrack to place the family’s personal and social conflicts in the present day.

‘Dr. Death’ (2021– )

‘Dr. Death’ is a true crime anthology that examines medical malfeasance through dramatized cases taken from reporting and an investigative podcast. Season one focuses on neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch with Joshua Jackson, Christian Slater, and Alec Baldwin in the central roles, and season two turns to surgeon Paolo Macchiarini with Édgar Ramírez and Mandy Moore leading.

The series is created by Patrick Macmanus and produced by UCP with episodes directed by filmmakers including Maggie Kiley and Jennifer Morrison. Each season adapts material from Wondery’s reporting, drawing on court records and interviews while building patient and colleague perspectives into the narrative.

‘Love Island USA’ (2019– )

‘Love Island USA’ follows singles who pair up in a tropical villa where they couple, recouple, and face public votes across a fast paced run of episodes. The U.S. edition features Sarah Hyland as host and Iain Stirling as narrator, and the cast updates throughout the season as bombshells arrive and shake up the pairings.

Based on the British format, the series is produced by ITV Entertainment. Peacock carries extended cuts with extra scenes and villa moments, and the production uses daily filming and quick turnaround editing so storylines develop almost in real time during an active season.

‘The Office’ (2005–2013)

‘The Office’ is a mockumentary about the employees of a paper company in Scranton where everyday work life becomes the backdrop for awkward meetings and elaborate pranks. The ensemble includes Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Mindy Kaling, B J Novak, and many more across the run.

Developed for American television by Greg Daniels from the British original by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the series is produced by Deedle Dee Productions, Reveille, and Universal Television. The show popularized the single camera workplace comedy format and uses talking head interviews to track relationships and office politics.

”That ’70s Show” (1998–2006)

‘That ’70s Show’ centers on a group of friends in suburban Wisconsin where basement hangouts and first romances unfold against a backdrop of lava lamps and classic rock. The main cast features Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, and Danny Masterson, with memorable turns from Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith as the Formans.

Created by Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, and Mark Brazill, the series is produced by The Carsey Werner Company. The production uses a rotating set for the signature circle scenes and leans on period details from wardrobe to music cues to evoke the decade while the writers build character arcs over multiple seasons.

‘Saturday Night Live’ (1975– )

‘Saturday Night Live’ is a live sketch comedy series that mixes original characters, political satire, digital shorts, and musical performances from Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center. The cast refreshes regularly with repertory and featured players, and the show invites a different guest host and musical act each week.

Created by Lorne Michaels, the series is produced by Broadway Video and SNL Studios with Michaels serving as executive producer. A large writing staff develops sketches during a compressed week of rehearsals, and the program’s format includes a cold open, Weekend Update, and recurring characters that evolve across seasons.

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