‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ Tops Peacock’s Most-Watched Shows List This Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Peacock’s TV library is stacked with crime procedurals, docuseries, competition shows, and Bravo favorites, and this week’s most-watched list shows exactly how varied that mix can be. Below, you’ll find a quick-hit rundown of what each series is about, the core premise that drives it, and where it fits in its larger franchise universe. Use it to decide what to sample next—whether you’re in the mood for a gritty case-of-the-week, a high-stakes fire or medical call, or some delicious reality drama.

10. ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ (2011–present)

This series tracks a Miami-based cast balancing social calendars, brand launches, and family dynamics against the backdrop of South Florida. Seasonal arcs build through parties, charity events, and travel episodes that bring the ensemble together. Reunion specials revisit unresolved disputes and highlight major turning points from the season. Franchise staples—taglines, confessionals, and ensemble events—frame each episode’s narrative beats.

9. ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ (2020–present)

Set in Utah, this installment follows a cast whose lives intersect through businesses, community events, and shifting friendships. Episodes feature group dinners, trips, and reunions that surface disagreements and reconcilements over the season. Personal storylines—entrepreneurial pursuits, family matters, and social commitments—drive the week-to-week arcs. The series incorporates hallmark franchise elements like confessional commentary and multi-part reunion episodes.

8. ‘The Voice’ (2011–present)

This competition series features singers who audition in blind rounds before celebrity coaches with backs turned select teams. Contestants advance through battles, knockouts, and live shows, with viewers voting to determine who moves forward. Coaches mentor on song choice, arrangement, and performance technique, often collaborating on duets. Production stages include band rehearsals, arrangement changes, and staging adjustments as performances scale up for live broadcasts.

7. ‘Law & Order’ (1990–present)

Structured around the dual viewpoints of police and prosecutors, this procedural divides episodes into investigation and prosecution phases. Detectives identify suspects through interviews, forensics, and warrants; attorneys then build cases through motions, plea negotiations, and trial strategy. Scripts draw on legal precedent and evidentiary rules to shape what the jury hears. The format allows each case to conclude within an episode while reflecting the broader criminal justice process.

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

This reality series tracks a group of women in Southern California, documenting social circles, business ventures, and shifting friendships. Episodes combine event planning, cast trips, and reunions with behind-the-scenes looks at family life and personal projects. Conflicts and alliances develop across a season through group gatherings and individual confessionals. Franchise conventions—taglines, seasonal intros, and reunion sit-downs—organize the storytelling structure.

5. ‘Chicago Med’ (2015–present)

Located within the same shared universe, this medical drama follows an emergency department handling everything from trauma activations to rare diagnoses. The series showcases clinical decision-making, imaging and lab workflows, and the handoff from first responders to hospital teams. It frequently addresses ethical dilemmas—consent, resource allocation, and care standards—through consulting specialists and hospital administration. Periodic crossovers connect patient origins to incidents from neighboring shows for continuity of care.

4. ‘Chicago Fire’ (2012–present)

This series centers on firefighters and paramedics at a busy urban firehouse, following response teams through rescues, hazmat calls, and large-scale incidents. Episodes highlight incident command, rescue protocols, and the teamwork required between engine, truck, and ambulance companies. Technical advisors help stage operations such as high-angle rescues, structure fire containment, and mass-casualty triage. Storylines often intersect with cases on connected shows when emergencies reveal criminal or medical dimensions.

3. ‘Chicago P.D.’ (2014–present)

Part of the interconnected One Chicago franchise, this police drama focuses on an Intelligence Unit tackling organized crime, homicide, and major narcotics operations. Cases often originate from street-level incidents that escalate into multi-episode investigations across city agencies. The show spotlights surveillance tactics, undercover work, and the coordination needed with prosecutors to secure charges. Frequent crossovers with related shows extend investigations into hospitals, firehouses, and city services.

2. ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ (1999–present)

Set within the New York City Police Department’s Special Victims Unit, this procedural follows detectives who investigate crimes of sexual nature and related offenses. The format blends standalone cases with arcs that explore legal strategy, victim advocacy, and the complexities of trauma-informed policing. Notable characters—including squad leaders, assistant district attorneys, and forensic experts—anchor the storytelling across interlinked investigations. Crossovers with sister series allow cases and suspects to move between jurisdictions when plots demand broader coordination.

1. ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ (2025)

This eight-episode scripted limited series on Peacock dramatizes the investigation into John Wayne Gacy, centering the victims, their families, and the detectives who built the case. Led by Michael Chernus as Gacy, the cast portrays key figures from the Des Plaines Police Department and the Piest family as the Rob Piest disappearance unfolds into a wider probe. The show launched on October 16, 2025, with all episodes available to stream, and it draws context from NBC News reporting and prior documentary material. Coverage notes the series’ emphasis on systemic failures that allowed the crimes to continue and its intent to shift focus away from sensationalizing the killer.

Got a favorite from this week’s lineup on Peacock? Share your thoughts in the comments!