Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘The Paper’

Peacock’s early September lineup mixes brand new arrivals with the service’s current chart toppers, so there is plenty to watch without a lot of searching. Fresh premieres and new season drops landed during the week, and the platform’s most watched series keep rolling with episodes and full back catalogs ready to dive into.

This guide pulls together the newest releases first, then spotlights Peacock originals, and finally highlights long running staples that define their genres. Every entry includes straightforward details on what the show covers and who makes it, so you can plan the weekend queue with zero fuss.

‘The Paper’ (2025–)

‘The Paper’ is a mockumentary workplace comedy created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman that follows the documentary crew from ‘The Office’ as they head to Toledo, Ohio, to chronicle a publisher trying to revive a storied local newspaper. The series is produced by Universal Television for Peacock and premieres with a first season designed around half hour episodes.

The ensemble features Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore in lead roles with Oscar Nuñez among the cast, connecting the show’s premise to a familiar documentary style. Season 1 launches with 10 episodes, giving viewers a full newsroom arc built from on the ground reporting setups, staff meetings, and community beats inside a paper fighting for a comeback.

‘LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising’ (2023–)

‘LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising’ picks up after a cataclysmic event called the Merge and follows Lloyd as he teams up with new heroes Arin and Sora to protect elemental dragons across fused realms. The animated series is produced by WildBrain Studios in partnership with The LEGO Group and continues the wider ‘Ninjago’ saga with a distinct production and story focus.

The voice cast for the franchise includes Sam Vincent, Vincent Tong, Kelly Metzger, Brent Miller, Andrew Francis, Deven Mack, and Sabrina Pitre in roles that fill out the team’s missions and rivalries. Season 3 arrived on Peacock on Thursday with the usual 22 minute episode cadence, expanding the show’s global streaming footprint while keeping continuity with earlier ‘Ninjago’ storytelling.

‘Buried in the Backyard’ (2018–)

‘Buried in the Backyard’ is an Oxygen true crime docuseries that examines investigations where victims are discovered on residential properties, using case files, interviews with law enforcement, and forensic experts to reconstruct how crimes were solved. The series launched in 2018 and returned to Peacock this week on Tuesday with a new season rollout.

Episodes are narrated by Sadie Medley in an hourlong broadcast format and track each case from disappearance through discovery and resolution. Produced for Oxygen within the NBCUniversal family, the show weaves archival materials and timeline driven reporting to detail the steps that moved each investigation forward.

‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ (2025–)

‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ is a companion series that revisits Islanders after their time in the villa to see how relationships and friendships evolve once the cameras and daily challenges are behind them. The format follows updates with interviews and follow along segments that document new milestones for couples and singles from recent seasons.

The series is produced in partnership with ITV Entertainment and Peacock and complements the main dating competition with exclusive access and catch up footage. Episodes check in on fan favorites and chart how connections change outside the villa environment, giving the franchise an aftercare style chronicle that connects seasons.

‘Twisted Metal’ (2023–)

‘Twisted Metal’ adapts the PlayStation game created by David Jaffe and follows courier John Doe as he crosses a lawless American wasteland to deliver a mysterious package. Anthony Mackie leads the series as John Doe, with Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet and Thomas Haden Church as Agent Stone, while Will Arnett voices Sweet Tooth with the character performed on set by Joe Seanoa.

The show was developed for television by Michael Jonathan Smith, with early development work by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, and is produced by Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions for Peacock. Episodes run in sharp half hour chapters that combine road story momentum with large scale vehicular battles and a rotating roster of adversaries.

‘Love Island USA’ (2019–)

‘Love Island USA’ places singles in a shared villa where they must pair up, survive public votes, and navigate bombshell arrivals while completing daily games and challenges. The American edition is based on the original format by Lifted Entertainment and Richard Cowles and films in tropical locations with a rapid turnaround broadcast schedule.

The production is handled by ITV Entertainment and uses a companion app for viewer voting that helps determine recouplings and the final winning couple. Seasons culminate in a finale where the top pair shares a cash prize, and the series maintains a near daily episode rhythm that keeps storylines current with audience participation.

‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ (2011–)

‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ follows a group of women balancing relationships, family life, and business across the city’s fashion, hospitality, and real estate scenes. Cast members across seasons have included Alexia Nepola, Larsa Pippen, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Guerdy Abraira, and Dr Nicole Martin with returning appearances by Adriana de Moura.

The series is produced by Purveyors of Pop with executive producers Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and Cooper Green along with Andy Cohen. After an initial run the show was revived with new seasons that refreshed production while keeping the reunion format that gathers the ensemble to revisit and clarify the season’s major moments.

‘Dateline’ (1992–)

‘Dateline’ is a long running newsmagazine from NBC News known for in depth true crime and investigative reporting that follows cases from incident to trial. The program is anchored by Lester Holt with correspondents that include Keith Morrison, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, and Dennis Murphy.

Episodes foreground interviews and evidence while maintaining clear timelines and often return to complex investigations with special editions and extended cuts. The production’s format blends detailed reporting with updates when appeals or new evidence emerge, providing comprehensive case coverage across its long broadcast history.

‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ (2006–)

‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ documents the personal and professional lives of women in Orange County as they navigate friendships, family, and business on camera. The cast has featured Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, and Emily Simpson among others through many seasons.

The show was created by Scott Dunlop and is produced by Evolution Media with Andy Cohen as an executive producer. Episodes combine ensemble scenes around the county with individual home and work storylines and culminate in reunions that revisit season arcs and key conflicts.

‘Below Deck’ (2013–)

‘Below Deck’ follows a yacht crew as they manage luxury charters while living and working in tight quarters on a single vessel per season. The crew structure includes a captain, a bosun, deckhands, and an interior team led by a chief stew with guest dynamics and service challenges driving each episode’s events.

The series was created by Mark Cronin, Rebecca Taylor Henning, and Doug Henning and is produced by 51 Minds Entertainment. Across the wider franchise captains have included Lee Rosbach and Sandy Yawn, and the flagship show uses confessional interviews, turnaround days, and reunions to recap major moments from each charter season.

Have a favorite from this list or something we missed, share your picks in the comments so everyone can compare weekend watches.