From nail-biting spy thrillers to dark suburban comedies, gripping crime dramas to emotional friendship stories, Peacock offers a diverse lineup for every kind of viewer. Whether you are looking for something to binge in one sitting or a slow burn that stays with you for days, this list has it all covered. Here are the series worth clearing your schedule for right now.
'Ponies'
Set in Moscow in 1977, two women working anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy are thrust into the world of espionage after their CIA operative husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances. The pair become operatives themselves to uncover a vast Cold War conspiracy. This spy thriller comedy drama stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, with all eight episodes released on January 15, 2026.
'The 'Burbs'
This dark comedy mystery is based on the 1989 cult classic film. It follows a young couple as they move into the husband's childhood home, where the seemingly dull life of a suburban house falls apart with a series of revelations from new neighbors and frightening threats to the peace of their quiet neighborhood. The series, starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, premiered on February 8, 2026, and was immediately renewed for a second season.
'The Miniature Wife'
A relationship drama between a scientist husband and a novel-writing wife, both struggling with the imbalance of power in their marriage. The scientist shrinks his wife, a novelist, to six inches, turning the metaphor of feeling small and unheard into an actual reality. All 10 episodes were released on April 9, 2026. Starring Elizabeth Banks and 'Succession' actor Matthew Macfadyen, it became one of the platform's biggest hits.
'The Day of the Jackal'
Based on Frederick Forsyth's acclaimed 1971 novel, this modern reimagining follows the Jackal, a ruthlessly efficient assassin-for-hire, simultaneously pursued by a British MI6 agent while trying to protect his own family from the dangerous world he inhabits. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch, it premiered in November 2024 and became one of the most talked-about shows of the year, earning a second season arriving in 2027.
'All Her Fault'
Emmy winner Sarah Snook plays Marissa Irvine, a mother who arrives to collect her young son from a playdate only to find a stranger at the door who has never heard of him, sending her into every parent's worst nightmare. This twisty suburban thriller also stars Dakota Fanning, Jake Lacy, and Michael Peña. All eight episodes were released on November 6, 2025.
'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth'
Oscar winner Colin Firth leads this powerful event miniseries as Dr. Jim Swire, a father who lost his daughter in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie and spent decades searching for the truth behind the attack. His search takes him across continents and face-to-face with the Libyan leader linked to the terrorist attack, making it one of the most emotionally devastating watches when it premiered in January 2025.
'Poker Face'
Created by 'Knives Out' director Rian Johnson, this critically adored mystery-of-the-week series stars Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a woman with an uncanny ability to tell when someone is lying, who stumbles into a new murder mystery at every stop along the road. Season 1 premiered in 2023 and Season 2 followed in May 2025, both earning a devoted following.
