NBCUniversal Peacock It’s earned a reputation as the streaming service of choice for hit sitcoms (as well as shows in other genres), and the November 2024 lineup more than lives up to that. The streaming platform contains an impressive selection of Universal properties, and Peacock’s best TV shows are among the most sought-after comedy series like The Office, Community, and New girl.
However, it’s not just hit comedies that subscribers can find in November. Many agreed on procedures such as A Chicago and Law and Order franchises remain available, as well as thought-provoking dramas like The tattoo artist from Auschwitz. There are also a handful of new originals coming, like The Day of the Jackal and Eat, kill love. Both have the potential to join Peacock’s best shows as well, though they’ll face incredibly intense competition given the platform’s existing library of series.
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30 rock
(2006-2013) [Sitcom] – During his management from 2006 to 2013, 30 rock It has been continually critically acclaimed, nominated for an impressive 190 awards, of which it has won 47 (including 6 Golden Globes and 16 Emmys). The show is inspired by Tina Fey’s own experience leading the SNL writing team and focuses on her character, Liz Lemon, who is a semi-fictionalized version of herself working on a series of comedy sketches.
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Ted
(2024) [Sitcom] – In 2024, Family Guy creator Set MacFarlane brought his eponymous franchise to the small screen with the Ted series on Peacock, which serves as a prequel to the Ted movies – and it’s every bit as hilarious as subscribers would expect.
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Resident Foreigner
(2021-present) [Sci-Fi Sitcom] – Quirky sci-fi comedy Resident Foreigner originally aired on SyFy, but manages to stand out. even among Peacock’s many top-tier comedies. The show stars Alan Tudyk as “Harry,” an alien who finds himself trapped in a small Colorado town. After stealing the identity of the real Dr. Harry Vanderspiegle, “Harry” integrates into the local community and discovers that he would rather settle on Earth (instead of his original mission, which was to help destroy it).
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Community
(2009-2014) [Sitcom] – Originally aired between 2009 and 2014, Community has an extremely loyal following – and for good reason. With all 110 episodes now on Peacock, Community is the perfect comedy binge-watch on a platform full of hilarious shows and with the Community movie reportedly on the way, there’s never been a better time for subscribers to jump on the bandwagon.
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Modern Family
(2009–2020) [Mockumentary Sitcom] – A classic example of a modern mockumentary, Modern Family follows a large dysfunctional family as its members navigate all stages of life. The public can see children grow up, understand the games between siblings and see sincere conversations between parents and children of all generations, always full of heart and humor.
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The office
(2005–2013) [Mockumentary Sitcom] – More than 15 years after its debut, The office is still ingrained in pop culture for widely popularizing the single-camera mockumentary style that influenced later sitcoms such as Modern Family. Many of the most successful modern comedy series owe a debt to The Office, underscoring its status as one of Peacock’s best TV shows.
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Superstore
(2015–2021) [Sitcom] – Anyone who has ever worked in retail or shopped in a store can appreciate Superstorefor it’s a rare workplace comedy where even the most exaggerated stories feel real.
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New girl
(2011-2018) [Sitcom] – A comedy hit that has only grown in confidence and creative reach with each season, New girl stars Zooey Deschanel as a young woman who moves in with three guys she finds on the internet after her boyfriend cheats on her. Although the characters in New girl are all in their 30s, the show is basically about growing up as they all start serious relationships, have kids, and play lots of rowdy games of True American.
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Parks and Recreation
(2009–2015) [Mockumentary Sitcom] – Available exclusively on Peacock, Parks and Recreation built on success The office before establishing itself as a great comedy in its own right. Following fictional Parks Department employees in rural Indiana, Parks and recreation Overflowing with optimism, its characters transform into caring, empathetic people as they work within the confines of local government bureaucracy.
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Saturday night live
(1975-present) [Sketch Comedy] – As might be expected, given its improvised premise, Saturday night live It has had its ups and downs throughout its 46-year history. However, what’s not in doubt is that the show’s high points are among the most influential comedy moments ever produced for the small screen.
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Brooklyn Nine-Nine
(2013–2021) [Sitcom] – A sitcom rather than a police procedural, Brooklyn Nine-Nine it goes a long way toward making TV detectives more than just two-dimensional puzzle solvers. Here, the characters can be as vibrant and eccentric as they would be in other workplace comedies – the difference is that the workplace is just a police station.
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Based on a true story
(2023-present) [Dark Comedy] – Part thriller, part hilariously dark black comedy, Based on a true storyThe film’s unique premise takes a subversive look at the true crime craze that has dominated the last decade. Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina play a couple who come up with the idea for a true crime podcast that will lead them to unmask a dangerous serial killer.
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That 70s show
(1998-2006) [Sitcom] – That 70s show is set in the 1970s and criticizes almost everything about the decade, from fashion sense to music to changing attitudes towards sexuality. Few sitcoms have managed to pull off jokes or catchphrases so well, which makes this show on Peacock particularly rewarding when it comes to repeat watching.
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Rub
(2001-2010) [Sitcom] – Located at Sacred Heart Hospital, Rub follows Zach Braff as JD, a medical intern and the show’s narrator, and hilariously portrays his struggles as an aspiring doctor (and, as the series progresses, as a full-fledged doctor), but also his love life and interpersonal dramas – like his perpetual rivalry with Nick Flynn’s character, the janitor.
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Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
(2024) [Crime Drama] – Sports and crime make an explosive mix when it comes to gritty dramas, as perfectly evidenced by the 2024 film Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Based on the 2020 podcast of the same name, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist recounts the story of an armed robbery deliberately planned to coincide with Muhammad Ali’s 1970 comeback fight.
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Brilliant Minds
(2024) [Medical Drama] – Brilliant Minds is an ingenious medical drama that focuses on a top neurologist and his team of interns as they try to unlock some of the secrets behind human consciousness. Zachary Quinto leads the cast of Brilliant Minds as Oliver Wolf, the neurologist who leads the team at Bronx General Hospital, and the american horror story, heroes, and Star Trek star offers beyond-solid performance.
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Those about to die
(2024) [Historic Drama] – Epic historical drama Those about to die features some incredible sets and costumes that bring the epic scale of the Colosseum to the small screen incredibly effectively. Furthermore, the show on Peacock is not only led by Iwan Rheon (better known as Ramsay Bolton from Game of Thrones) as Tenax, but the legendary Anthony Hopkins also stars as the aging Roman emperor Vespasian.
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The tattoo artist from Auschwitz
(2024) [Historic Drama] – 2024 saw the arrival of one of the best, and certainly most harrowing, TV shows on Peacock – the Holocaust-set period drama The tattoo artist from Auschwitz. Based on the novel of the same name by Heather Morris, The tattoo artist from Auschwitz tells the story of Lale Sokolov, who was interned in the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp by the Nazis during World War II.
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Downton Abbey
(2010-2015) [Historic Drama] – Created by Julian Fellowes, who is also known for The Crown and The Golden Age, Downton Abbey centers on a family of aristocrats, the Crawleys, and the staff at their Yorkshire country estate. Set between 1912 and 1926, Downton Abbey shows the social impact of many historical events, such as the First World War, the Spanish flu outbreak, and the gradual collapse of the British Empire at the turn of the 20th century.
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Suits
(2011-2019) [Comedy Drama] – Suits‘ The sharp script and colorful cast of characters meant it remained a smash hit years after its final episode aired. The show follows Mike Ross, a lawyer who makes his way into the profession by making use of his photographic memory. He is then placed under the protection of the self-proclaimed “better closer to the city” Harvey Specter, with the program chronicling the duo’s adventures.
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A Chicago
(2012-) [Procedural Drama Franchise] – A trilogy of shows that takes a close look at life on the front lines of the Windy City’s emergency services, The One Chicago The franchise is an ambitious story of multiple series. Starting with Chicago Fire in 2012 before expanding to Chicago Police and Chicago MiddleEach series is a procedural in a certain department, following the lives of the people who work there and the cases they take on.
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yellow stone
(2018-present) [Neo-Western Drama] – Taylor Sheridan knows the Western genre well, but is in yellow stone where his gritty sensibilities and eye for compelling character development have the greatest opportunity to shine. The phenomenal yellow stone cast led by Kevin Costner makes the show one of the most gripping dramas of the last decade.
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Law and Order
(Several) [Crime Procedural Franchise] – One of the most popular and long-running police procedural media franchises, there are several Law and Order shows available to watch on Peacock. This includes the last 9 seasons of the original Law and Order4 seasons of Law and Order: Organized Crime, the last 21 seasons of Law and Order: Special Victims Unitand all 10 seasons of Law and Order: Criminal Intent.
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Home
(2004-2012) [Medical Drama] – A vehicle for Hugh Laurie’s powerful performance in the title role, Home is a gripping mystery thriller of the week that revolves around seemingly impossible medical cases. When patients present with symptoms that don’t make sense to other doctors, House and his team track the cause — and it’s rarely lupus.
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The Ark
(2023-present) [Sci-Fi] – The Ark takes place a century in the future. Earth has become devastated and uninhabitable, and so colonists are heading for the stars toward Proxima B, the planet chosen as humanity’s new home. However, on their voyage, Ark One’s technical crew dies during a catastrophic incident. This leaves the Colonists with the enormous task of piloting the ship themselves and keeping the systems running until they reach their destination.
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Distant landscape
(1999-2003) [Sci-Fi] – Although it may not be as familiar a name as names like Star Trek or Battlestar Galactica, Australian-American deep space science fiction Distant landscape it still has a dedicated following and prides itself on being one of Peacock’s best sci-fi series.Distant landscape begins with Earth-bound astronaut John Crichton who, on an experimental flight, is sent through a wormhole to the far reaches of the Milky Way – and finds himself in the middle of a galaxy-spanning war.
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Mrs.
(2023-) [Sci-Fi] – A satirical look at the ancient debate between science and religion, Mrs. is a gleefully entertaining sci-fi comedy. Gilpin stars as Sister Simone, a nun on a lonely mission to combat artificial intelligence. Despite its singularly bizarre premise, Mrs. it never descends into total chaos. Instead, the show pushes its ridiculous comedy to the limit while keeping its characters relatable throughout.
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Apples never fall
(2024) [Mystery Thriller] – Apples never fall is a slowly unfolding thriller that begins with the disappearance of Joy Delaney (Bening), a matriarchal figure in her family and the axis on which their lives revolve. Delaney’s adult children must then discover why she suddenly disappeared and, along the way, learn that their parents may not be who they thought.
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Monk
(2002-2009) [Crime Drama] – Monk follows Adrian Monk (Shalhoub), who worked on the San Francisco police force until his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder derailed his career. While he is busy putting together the puzzle pieces for murder cases on a weekly basis, he is also trying to take steps to manage his OCD with the help of his assistant, as well as working on his wife’s unsolved murder case.
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poker face
(2023-present) [Mystery Drama] – poker face is one of the best original shows to debut on Peacock. Natasha Lyonne stars as Charlie, a woman who always knows when others are lying – a unique ability that gets her into trouble, but also means she is able to see through the lies people feed her to uncover mysteries that others don’t. they can.
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Murder, she wrote
(1984-1996) [Mystery Drama] – Murder, she wrote highly quotable Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) is considered one of the best TV detectives of all time. Unlike modern crime thrillers and mystery shows, there is no swearing, no blood, and rarely foul language, and yet Murder, she wrote It somehow manages to be a warm and fuzzy series that makes the audience feel good while watching a woman solve murders.
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Psychological
(2006–2014) [Comedy Thriller] – Cult comedy series Psychological centers Shawn Spencer (James Roday) and his best friend Gus solving crimes together. The unique aspect of the show is that Spencer is a detective with an almost super-powered photographic memory and uses his gift to convince people that he is actually psychic.
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Enchanted
(1998-2006) [Supernatural Drama] – Enchanted is a show that is difficult to identify the genre as it contains elements of horror, fantasy, drama, comedy and romance. The show focuses on a group of powerful witches, albeit ones who want nothing more than to be able to balance their lives as defenders of the earth against supernatural threats with a normal life.
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the Vampire Diaries
(2009-2017) [Supernatural Drama] – Teen romance meets the supernatural in the Vampire Diaries. The series centers on Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), an orphaned teenager living in Mythic Falls, Virginia, who becomes the object of the affections of vampire brothers Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder).
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Chucky
(2021-2024) [Horror Comedy] – While it can be difficult to execute an effective horror concept on television, Chucky benefits from drawing on the mythology of the much-loved Child’s play series. The show features cast members from the original films as well as new faces to tell an all-new story that also connects with existing lore.
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