3 addictive Peacock shows to get lost in this weekend (February 27

Just because the 2026 Winter Olympics are over doesn’t mean you should cancel your Peacock subscription. In fact, that would be a big mistake. The streamer has an impressive library full of content, much of which is originals that are not only worth watching, they’re completely addictive, and that’s why you need to see them.

From a realistic biographical drama to an all-new dark comedy to one of the most shocking crime adaptations of all time, lose yourself in these three Peacock shows that will have you obsessed and addicted in no time. Plus, since they each have less than 10 episodes, you’re looking at a quick weekend binge, so go for it. Oh, and don’t forget to put your phone on silent. You won’t want any interruptions here.

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Long bright river

Amanda Seyfried (The crowded room) gives a brilliant performance in the gripping murder mystery Long bright riverbased on the book of the same name by Liz Moore. The crime drama is also a gripping thriller about the choices we make in life that lead us to take the actions we do.

Our story tells the story of two sisters caught up in Philadelphia’s opioid crisis. Mickey Fitzpatrick (Seyfried) is a patrolman whose main precinct is a poor neighborhood hit hard by the epidemic. His sister is a drug addict who quickly disappears. When a series of murders occur in the Kensington neighborhood, Mickey realizes in a disturbing way that his personal history could be linked to this case – and it still is.

With an empathetic view of those who struggle with addiction, the series examines themes of family, guilt, regret and love through a realistic lens of tension. It also illustrates the collective power of an underserved community and, through a series of twists and turns, blurs the lines between those society perceives as heroes and villains. If you’re a fan of character-driven dramas, you’ll love following Mickey’s story, and you won’t be able to stop until you untangle the knotted threads and the truth is revealed.

Long bright river

Release date

2025 – 2025

Network

Peacock

Directors

Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Hagar Ben-Asher, Jessica Yu, Mona Fastvold

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The “suburbs”

A clever reboot inspired by the hit 1989 Tom Hanks film of the same name, The “suburbs” is a suburban horror comedy about discovering dark secrets in a quiet, picturesque neighborhood. Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall lead the series, which has generated nearly a billion minutes of viewing since its Feb. 8 premiere. It also became the best original scripted season ever on the platform in terms of overall reach.

Located in the current suburb, The “suburbs” follows Rob (Palmer) and Samira Fisher (Whitehall), a young married couple with a new baby, as they reluctantly move into his childhood home on a picturesque cul-de-sac in Hinkley Hills. Their idyllic, peaceful life slowly begins to fall apart when the creepy, decades-abandoned Victorian house across the street is sold and a mysterious man moves in. Samira senses something is wrong and, along with her ragtag group of eccentric neighbors, she begins searching for the truth and ends up discovering one of Hinkley Hills’ biggest secrets.

Although it doesn’t have the same comedic panache as the film, the series brings its own brand of paranoia and modern-day comedy to the story. It’s a fun watch with some good laughs and memorable performances from not only Palmer but also notable cast members Paula Pell (AP Biography) and Mark Proksch (What we do in the shadows). Honestly, these three are quite the show.

The “suburbs”

Release date

February 8, 2026

Network

Peacock

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A family friend

A family friend is single-handedly the most shocking, disturbing, frightening and addictive true crime adaptation I have ever seen. It’s also arguably Peacock’s best original series. It premiered in 2022 and I still can’t stop talking about it. As a biographical crime drama, it tells the true story of Jan Broberg and Robert Berchtold.

In the 1970s, Jan Broberg (McKenna Grace from Ghostbusters: The Afterlife) has been kidnapped multiple times by a charismatic family friend and neighbor, Robert Berchtold (Jake Lacy of All his fault). After her first kidnapping, Jan woke up locked in a trailer, where Berchtold held her, assaulted her, and brainwashed her into believing that they had been chosen by aliens to populate a new race, and she believed him. Remember, she was just a child and he was a trusted family friend. The effects of his tactics were so powerful that when Jan was found and returned to her parents, she eventually fled to continue her mission with him.

As a dedicated and prominent church family in their community, the Brobergs, played by Anna Paquin and Colin Hanks, were completely unprepared for the sophisticated techniques Berchtold used to exploit their vulnerabilities and divide their family while turning their daughter against them. Broberg herself played a crucial role in the making of this show, which makes everything that unfolds even more heartbreaking. Once you start watching, you won’t be able to stop. It’s completely addictive and horrible.

As someone who spends a lot of time on Peacock, I can tell you that they’ve been moving forward smoothly with their collection of original content, in addition to all the network content they pull in – some of which we’ll talk about next time. It’s important to us at HTG that you get value for your money with your subscription. For now, enjoy these additions with or without popcorn, but I suggest having plenty of it well buttered.

Subscription with advertisements

Yes, $8/month

Concurrent streams

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