‘Law & Order: SVU’ Tops Peacock’s Most-Watched Shows List This Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Peacock’s lineup this week mixes long-running crime procedurals, splashy reality franchises, and a couple of headline-grabbing scripted entries. From courtroom drama to competitive dating and a fresh medical series, the platform’s most-watched list shows just how wide the net is for viewers looking for something new—or a dependable favorite.

Below, we’re counting down from 10 to 1 to highlight the essential facts about each show. You’ll find quick plot context, key cast and creator details, and other useful background so you can jump in at the right place or pick your next binge with confidence.

10. ‘The Rainmaker’ (2025– )

‘The Rainmaker’ adapts John Grisham’s novel about Rudy Baylor, a young attorney who takes on a powerful insurance company over a denied claim, building a case that tests legal strategy and personal ethics. The story tracks client relationships, mentorships, and investigative work as the trial develops across season-length arcs.

The series is produced by Lionsgate Television for USA Network with Michael Seitzman as writer-showrunner, with episodes streaming on Peacock. Developed as a 2025 entry, it expands the novel’s legal-thriller framework into serialized television, introducing recurring roles around Rudy, opposing counsel, and key witnesses across the courtroom and investigative threads.

9. ‘Brilliant Minds’ (2025– )

‘Brilliant Minds’ is a medical drama centered on neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf and a hospital team that treats rare and complex disorders affecting cognition and behavior. Cases blend diagnostics with ethical and personal challenges inside a research-driven setting, interweaving patient-of-the-week stories with serialized character arcs.

Starring Zachary Quinto, the series was created by Michael Grassi and is inspired by the work of neurologist Oliver Sacks. It airs on NBC with next-day streaming on Peacock, is produced by Universal Television, and features a writers’ room focused on translating real-world neurology into accessible procedural storytelling.

8. ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ (2011–2013; 2021– )

‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ follows an ensemble that has included Larsa Pippen, Lisa Hochstein, Alexia Nepola, Julia Lemigova, Guerdy Abraira, and Dr. Nicole Martin as they balance careers, relationships, and South Florida’s social scene. Signature elements include high-gloss parties, art-world tie-ins, and cast trips that surface shifting alliances.

Originally airing on Bravo, the series was revived on Peacock from 2021 to 2023 and then returned to Bravo from 2023 onward. Produced by Purveyors of Pop, the show uses reunion specials hosted by Andy Cohen, confessionals, and friend-of-the-cast appearances to carry storylines through each season.

7. ‘The Voice’ (2011– )

‘The Voice’ is a singing competition built around Blind Auditions where coaches select teams without seeing the performers, followed by Battles, Knockouts, and live shows with a public vote. U.S. seasons have featured coaches including Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire, Chance the Rapper, and Dan + Shay, with Carson Daly as long-time host.

Based on ‘The Voice of Holland’ from creator John de Mol, production is by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television (formerly Warner Horizon), MGM Television, and Talpa/ITV America. Team mentorships, battle-round arrangements, and original-song finales define the structure across each season.

6. ‘Love After Lockup’ (2018– )

‘Love After Lockup’ follows couples as one partner returns home from prison and they work through parole conditions, family reactions, and the realities of building a shared life. Episodes track multiple couples in parallel, covering milestones such as homecomings, weddings, and setbacks that test trust and finances.

Produced by Sharp Entertainment for WE tv, the series has spawned spinoffs including ‘Life After Lockup’ and ‘Love During Lockup,’ allowing stories to continue across cycles. Executive producers have included Matt Sharp and Alan Madison, and the docu-soap approach combines observational footage with interviews to move each arc forward.

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

Set along Utah’s Wasatch Front, ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ follows a cast that has included Heather Gay, Lisa Barlow, Whitney Rose, Meredith Marks, and Angie Katsanevas as they navigate businesses, friendships, and family milestones. Seasonal arcs track major events, cast trips, and reunions that spotlight shifting alliances.

The series was initially developed by InventTV and later produced by Shed Media, joining the larger ‘Real Housewives’ brand. Executive producers have included Lisa Shannon and Dan Peirson, with reunion specials hosted by Andy Cohen and friend-of-the-cast appearances expanding storylines across each season.

4. ‘Law & Order’ (1990–2010; 2022– )

The flagship ‘Law & Order’ pairs NYPD investigations with courtroom prosecutions, devoting the first half of each episode to detectives building a case and the second half to the District Attorney’s office trying it. Earlier casts featured Michael Moriarty and Chris Noth, with later eras anchored by Sam Waterston’s Jack McCoy alongside rotating detectives and ADAs.

Created by Dick Wolf, the series is produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. The revival preserved the original format while updating the ensemble, bringing in performers such as Camryn Manheim, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi, and continuing the franchise’s ripped-from-the-headlines storytelling.

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

‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ chronicles the lives, careers, and friendships of women in and around Orange County, California, following events, cast trips, and reunions that shape each season’s arc. Cast members across the years have included Tamra Judge, Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Gina Kirschenheiter, and Emily Simpson.

Developed for Bravo and produced by Evolution Media, executive producers have included Andy Cohen, Douglas Ross, and Alex Baskin. The series launched the broader ‘Real Housewives’ franchise, establishing the confessional-driven storytelling style, taglines, and reunion format that carry through to other cities.

2. ‘Love Island Games’ (2023– )

‘Love Island Games’ unites former Islanders from international editions in a villa where they compete in physical challenges while navigating new couplings, recouplings, and eliminations. The format blends social-strategy dating dynamics with competitive tasks and ceremonies that determine who stays and who goes.

A Peacock original offshoot of ‘Love Island’, Season 1 was hosted by Maya Jama and Season 2 by Ariana Madix, with Iain Stirling narrating and Maura Higgins handling aftershow/social duties. Episodes feature familiar franchise staples such as text alerts, challenge days, and fireside recouplings, drawing alumni from the U.S., U.K., and other global versions.

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

Set in the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit, ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ follows detectives who investigate sex crimes and crimes against children, balancing victim advocacy with the demands of police work. Mariska Hargitay leads the cast as Captain Olivia Benson, with Ice-T as Odafin “Fin” Tutuola and an ensemble of ADAs and detectives appearing across many seasons.

Created by Dick Wolf, the series is produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. Across its run, showrunners have included Warren Leight and David Graziano, and the series has featured numerous guest stars while maintaining the franchise’s investigation-then-prosecution framework and signature cold opens.

Share which of these shows you’re watching on Peacock this week—and why—in the comments!