Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’

If you’re looking to fill your queue, Peacock has a handy mix of fresh premieres, returning reality competitions, and dependable network dramas you can dive into right now. We pulled the week’s most recent Peacock drops first, then rounded things out with originals and long-running favorites that are trending on the platform. Here are ten solid picks, along with who’s in them, what they cover, and when they land so you can line up your weekend viewing.

‘Anatomy of Lies’ (2024)

This docuseries investigates the real-life scandal surrounding writer Elisabeth Finch, whose fabricated personal stories influenced scripts and colleagues across a major medical drama’s writers’ room. Directors Evgenia Peretz and David Schisgall build the timeline through interviews and reporting that separate myth from fact. It arrives on Peacock on Wednesday, October 15, with episodes unpacking how the deception spread and what enabled it within the TV industry. Expect first-hand accounts from collaborators and those who helped expose the truth.

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

This scripted limited series dramatizes the investigation into serial killer John Wayne Gacy, centering on the disappearance of Rob Piest and the suburban police work that unraveled the case. Michael Chernus leads the cast, with Gabriel Luna among the ensemble, and the showrunner is Patrick Macmanus. It launched on Peacock on Thursday, October 16, and structures each episode around the mounting evidence and institutional gaps that let Gacy maintain a double life. The series threads dramatization with documented case history across a concise run.

‘Teacup’ (2024)

Set on a remote Georgia ranch, this horror thriller follows multiple families forced together when a mysterious threat bears down on their community. Created by Ian McCulloch and inspired by Robert R. McCammon’s novel ‘Stinger,’ it features Yvonne Strahovski and Scott Speedman, with episodes directed by names like E. L. Katz and Chloé Okuno. A new drop hits Peacock on Friday, October 17. The season blends creature-feature suspense with family drama and close-quarters survival stakes.

‘Los 50’ (2023– )

Telemundo’s Spanish-language competition gathers 50 celebrity contestants in the Lion’s mansion to battle through games, build alliances, and dodge elimination for a cash prize. Adapted from the French format ‘Les Cinquante,’ it uses multi-camera coverage to capture both arena challenges and house politics. New episodes arrive on Peacock on Thursday, October 16. Executive producers Pancho Calvo and María José Barraza oversee the escalating contests and strategy-driven banishments that define the format.

‘Sed de venganza’ (2024–2025)

This Telemundo drama follows Fernanda Ríos as she’s drawn into a revenge plot by Eugenio Beltrán targeting the powerful Del Pino family, only for her feelings for Francisco to complicate the plan. Developed by Eric Vonn, the series stars Isabella Castillo and Danilo Carrera and features direction from Camilo Vega, Miguel Varoni, and Uandari Gómez. It lands on Peacock on Thursday, October 16. Episodes weave passion, betrayal, and shifting loyalties across intersecting family and business power plays.

‘House of Villains’ (2023– )

E!’s reality crossover gathers notorious personalities from across unscripted TV to live together and compete in challenges that determine weekly safety, power, and eliminations. Joel McHale hosts, and Irwin Entertainment produces the social-strategy format. New installments hit Peacock on Thursday, October 16. The game-within-a-game structure keeps alliances fluid through competitions, votes, and confessionals that map each player’s tactics and reputation.

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

Set in New York City, this procedural follows the Special Victims Unit as it investigates crimes involving sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. Episodes balance case-of-the-week storytelling with long-running character arcs focused on the squad. Peacock streams next-day network episodes alongside a deep back catalog. The show emphasizes investigative process, legal coordination, and the ethics of handling sensitive crimes.

‘Chicago P.D.’ (2014–present)

Part of Dick Wolf’s Chicago franchise, this series centers on the Intelligence Unit tackling organized crime, narcotics, and high-profile investigations. Crossovers with sister shows connect multi-episode arcs across the city’s emergency services. Peacock carries recent episodes and full seasons for continuous viewing. Episodes spotlight surveillance work, undercover operations, and inter-agency coordination.

‘Chicago Fire’ (2012–present)

The franchise’s first entry focuses on Firehouse 51’s firefighters, rescue squad, and paramedics as they respond to emergencies across the city. Storylines balance call-to-call action with training, command decisions, and station life. Multi-show crossovers link major incidents with hospital and police storylines. Peacock offers seasons to stream and next-day access after NBC airings.

‘Chicago Med’ (2015–present)

This hospital drama follows the emergency department at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, combining triage and trauma care with ethically complex cases. It regularly integrates crossovers with ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘Chicago P.D.’ for shared medical-investigative plots. Recent seasons expand specialty clinics and staff rotations to mirror evolving hospital operations. New and past episodes are available to stream on Peacock.

Tell us what you’re queuing up on Peacock this weekend—and which pick we should add next—down in the comments!