As we inch closer to the end of 2024, you’re probably looking for ways to de-stress before you kickstart a new year. With the holiday season comes socializing, meaning you’ll welcome any moment of quiet calm you can get. How should you spend it? There’s nothing quite like relaxing on the couch with your slippers and a warm blanket at the end of a long day. Why not watch an exciting show, too?
Peacock has tons of great TV shows, including new ones like The Day of the Jackal starring Eddie Redmayne, classics like Martin, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and originals returning soon with new seasons, like Twisted Metal. Need some inspiration? Learn more about the best shows on Peacock right now to find out what you should watch next.
Need more recommendations? Then check out the best new shows to stream this week, as well as the best shows on Netflix, best shows on Hulu, best shows on Amazon Prime Video, the best shows on Max, and the best shows on Disney+.
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The Day of the Jackal (2024)
In The Day of the Jackal, Eddie Redmayne is a skilled British assassin known as the Jackal who evades the law at every turn. Redmayne stars opposite Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love), who plays Bianca, an intelligence officer obsessed with taking the Jackal down. First, however, she needs to figure out who he is.
Based on the 1971 novel by Frederick Forsyth, The Day of the Jackal brings the story into the 21st century with a fresh look at the concept. The thrilling series showcases an exciting cat-and-mouse thriller between an MI6 agent looking to prove herself and a chameleon-like assassin who is seemingly impossible to catch. Redmayne will keep you intrigued and captivated by his performance.
Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story (2024)
Peacock is a destination for quality docuseries, and Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story dives deep into a concept that far ahead of its time. Long before the proliferation of the internet and social media, Girls Gone Wild delivered racy content with college girls that could be accessed at your fingertips. It started with late-night infomercials promoting a look at the wild lives of college girls at parties and on spring break. Eventually, Girls Gone Wild evolved into a multimillion-dollar franchise, led by creator Joe Francis. Then, it all came crashing down.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the dark side of this venture. It involved young women showing their bodies on camera and doing what college kids do. Except this time, the girls did it in front of a camera for the entire world to see. Questions of consent, emotional distress, alleged child abuse, and prostitution abounded. Meanwhile, Francis was hit with numerous convictions, including tax evasion and bribery. The most interesting aspect of Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story, which is produced by the same team behind Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, involves a rare interview with Francis himself.
The Waltons (1972)
Anyone who grew up in the 1970s will recall that The Waltons was one of those shows watched by every family. Now, it’s available to stream. Relive the exploits of John Walton Jr., otherwise known as John-Boy (Richard Thomas), his parents, and six siblings as they navigate life during the Great Depression and World War II. With its nine seasons set from 1933 through 1946, the episodes follow John-Boy’s narration as a middle-aged man, recalling the events of his childhood.
A wonderful family historical drama about an average middle-class upbringing during trying times in Virginia, show creator Earl Hamner Jr. based the character of John-Boy on himself, thus injecting some of his own life experiences into the show. The Waltons is a classic that those who grew up watching, either as an adult or as a child, will appreciate seeing again.
Yellowstone (2018)
54%
8.6/10Conflict arising between the owners of a large cattle ranch and individuals at its borders, including an Indian reservation and land developers, is at the crux of Yellowstone. The show touches on political issues, including the billions of dollars earned by land grabs, corrupt politicians, and violence that can get really ugly, as various groups fight for power and influence. The idea is that the Dutton family, which owns and controls the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S., represents both the best and the worst of America.
The series, which stars Kevin Costner in the lead role, started rough, but the reviews got dramatically better. Now, the show has spawned an entire franchise with numerous spinoffs airing and in the works. Despite its uncertain future, Yellowstone remains a fan favorite.
Hysteria! (2024)
This comedy horror-thriller boasts an impressive cast that includes Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead franchise), and Garret Dillahunt (Fear the Walking Dead). Set during the 1980s, Hysteria! centers around a satanic panic that has taken over the town. When a beloved quarterback goes missing, rumors are that it has something to do with the occult.
A trio of outcasts with their own metal band decide to capitalize on current events and rebrand themselves as a satanic metal band. This backfires in the worst way when the town starts to think they’re behind the disappearance. Earning positive reviews for its eight-episode season, with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and 90% audience score, Hysteria! is comedically entertaining with the right dose of horror mixed in for good measure.
Based on a True Story (2023)
The perfect show for fans of true crime, Based on a True Story is absurd and ridiculous in its premise. But the cast and the twists and turns, along with the level of anticipation from each episode to the next, will have you binge-watching the entire two seasons in one sitting. Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina star as Ava and Nathan, a married couple struggling to pay the bills and keep up with their wealthy friends when a strange opportunity presents itself. They identify a serial killer known as the West Side Ripper, and it turns out, the person is someone they happen to know.
Rather than go to the police, they decide to present him with an opportunity: sit down with them for an anonymous true crime podcast, stop the killings, and they won’t go to the police. Naturally, putting such star power into the hands of a charming, narcissistic killer isn’t going to end well, as Ava and Nathan quickly find out when the situation becomes more than they can handle. The comedy thriller, co-produced by Jason Bateman, is hilariously dark, but also perfect escapist fun for fans of true crime and shows like Only Murders in the Building and Poker Face.
Teacup (2024)
Based on the Robert R. McCammon novel Stinger and executive produced by James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring), Teacup boasts an impressive cast led by Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale) and Scott Speedman (You). Another in the oversaturated, but popular postapocalyptic genre, it’s about a group of survivors who band together after enduring a mysterious threat against their survival.
Set in rural Georgia, the story is told over eight episodes that will frighten and delight given Wan’s track record in the horror genre. Filled with puzzles, strange layers to peel back, and elements of mythology, Teacup combines dark narratives with thought-provoking commentary about the state of humanity.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
66%
8.0/10Found (2023)
This procedural drama has an interesting premise that has instantly drawn fans in. Gabi Mosley (Shanola Hampton) is a recovery specialist who works with a crisis management team to locate missing people. She chose this career path for a specific reason: she herself was kidnapped when she was a teenager and understandably never fully got over the trauma. But she uses it to help drive her forward and help others in similar situations. But she gets some help in an unusual way.
Where the intriguing twist lies, however, is in the fact that Gabi has managed to locate her former captor, Hugh “Sir” Evans (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) and has been keeping him locked in her basement for months. She uses her own twisted sense of justice by pressing him for help in her cases: he’s a skilled manipulator and has experience in kidnapping himself, after all, likely to have victimized others over the years as well. How long can Gabi keep this up, and what are the implications of her own criminal behavior, especially if it’s ever discovered? Stream episodes of Found, which has become Peacock’s most successful show to date, the day after they air on NBC.
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8.0/10Bones (2005)
All 12 seasons of this popular police procedural will be available to stream on Peacock starting September 1. Emily Deschanel is forensic anthropologist Temperance “Bones” Brennan and David Boreanaz is FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth. Together, they work to solve crimes based on human remains that are left behind. The heavy focus on forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology in Bones creates a show that stands out from the pack of cookie cutter procedurals. Loosely based on stories from real-life forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, who also serves as the show’s producer, there’s a lot the show gets right, even though it’s based on fictional stories.
Bones, the longest-running one-hour drama produced by 20th Century Fox Television, was a favorite primetime show through its run, which ended in 2017. Splitting focus between science and the personal lives of the main characters, it’s the type of show you can put on when “nothing else is on.”
Martin (1992)
With all five seasons streaming starting September 1, Martin is arguably one of the most underrated sitcoms of the ’90s. Martin stars Martin Lawrence as Martin and Tisha Campbell as Gina, a dating couple living in Detroit. The stories center around Martin’s work as a disc jockey for a fictional radio station along with his relationship dynamic with Gina. There’s also a focus on their good friends, played by Carl Anthony Payne II, Thomas Mikal Ford, and Tichina Arnold. Comedic actors like David Alan Grier, Kim Coles, and Tommy Davidson have recurring roles while Lawrence himself plays several other characters, from Edna “Mama” Payne to Dragonfly Jones.
The cast of Martin reunited at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards to remind fans of the show, the chemistry, and humor, and the fact that Martin was often overlooked come awards season. The sitcom was one of Fox’s highest-rated shows through its run, and reliving the series is a fun way to look back at the top-notch ’90s sitcom era.
Mr. Throwback (2024)
Adam Pally (Knuckles) stars in Mr. Throwback as Danny Grossman, a once revered teenage basketball player. Now working as a memorabilia dealer, Danny has incurred heavy debts. Desperate to redeem himself, he looks to reconnect with his old childhood friend, who happens to be NBA star Stephen Curry, playing an exaggerated version of himself. Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live) also stars in the comedy.
Mr. Throwback is delivered in mockumentary style with themes of friendship, reclaiming and repairing the past, and the importance of second chances. The six-episode first season of the series has received positive reviews. Akos Peterbencze of The Screen calls Danny “so asinine, self-centered, and oblivious that he’s become my new favorite loser to watch on TV,” adding that there “isn’t a dull moment when he’s on screen.” Paste Magazine’s Will DiGravio calls the series “warm, resonant, and funny.”
Bel-Air (2022)
The Fresh Prince is back, except this is a new dramatic take on the beloved ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It’s set in the modern day and stars newcomer Jabari Banks as the title character, Will, who still makes that move from West Philadelphia, where he was born and raised, to move in with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air. The challenges he faces in this new world, very different from the only one he has known, take their toll on the young man.
The show is raw, dramatic, current, and full of danger, with a storyline only marginally similar to the original in terms of its base premise and character names. While Bel-Air carries the weight of the pop culture reputation of the original, it delivers a fresh look at a story about a life turned upside down.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
This multi-Emmy winning and nominated series from the ‘90s is available in its streaming debut. One of those long-lost police procedurals, Homicide: Life on the Street is set in Baltimore, centered around a fictional version of the local police department’s homicide unit. The series is based on the book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets by David Simon, a reporter who spent a year with detectives. That novel also inspired the hit HBO series The Wire. While the series is fictional, many of the characters and stories are based on ones from the book itself, thus rooted in truth. The series portrays a gritty, realistic side of the police force that doesn’t always wrap every case up with a nice bow, bringing the bad guys to justice.
Homicide: Life on the Street marked a breakout role for the late Andre Braugher, who was joined in the ensemble cast by Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Melissa Leo, and Giancarlo Esposito. TIME Magazine named Homicide: Life on the Street, as one of its 100 Best TV Shows of All Time. Power through all seven seasons and enjoy spotting high-profile guest appearances from big names like Steve Buscemi, Paul Giamatti, Jake Gyllenhaal (Road House), Marcia Gay Harden, Julianna Margulies, and many (many) more.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
Ray Romano rose to fame as his namesake character Ray (Barone) in Everybody Loves Raymond, a classic ‘90s sitcom about an Italian American sportswriter, his wife and kids, and his parents who live across the street. Ray’s overbearing mother Marie (the late Doris Roberts) coddles her grown son, clearly favors him over his still-lives-at-home older brother Robert (Brad Garrett), and passive aggressively takes every jab she can at Ray’s hard-working stay-at-home wife Debra (Patricia Heaton).
Filmed in front of a live studio audience like many sitcoms of the time were, Everybody Loves Raymond touches on extended family dynamics, marriage, parenting, household division of labor, and invasive in-laws, making it relatable to so many viewers, regardless of culture. Rolling Stone names Everybody Loves Raymond 35th on its list of The 100 Best Sitcoms of All Time.
The Closer (2005)
Back in in the early 2000s, Kyra Sedgwick starred in the police procedural called The Closer, which aired on TNT. Now, all seven seasons of the series are available to stream on Peacock. Set in Los Angeles, she’s Brenda Leigh Johnson, the deputy chief of the local police department who also happens to be a trained CIA interrogator. Her reputation as a closer means she has a knack for determining the perpetrator of a crime. But she takes it a step further and is often able to get them to confess, resulting in open and shut cases. These skills make Brenda both respected and feared.
Touching on all the elements that make up the politics and socio-economic fabric of a city like L.A., from public policy to faith, community, working-class individuals, family strife, and police violence, The Closer is hard-hitting, real, and highly entertaining. If you’ve worked your way through all the latest police procedurals and you’re sick of the same old, The Closer is worth checking out. Sedgwick nails the role, earning multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild nominations for her work.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz (2024)
Harvey Keitel and Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets) star in this historical drama based on the Heather Morris book of the same name. Keitel is Lale Sokolov (Jonah Hauer-King plays a younger version of him), a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during the second World War. His harrowing job is to tattoo ID numbers on his fellow prisoners, effectively marking them for death. Through his work, however, Lale meets Gita (Anna Próchniak) and the two begin a romance rooted in helping one another stay alive through the terrifying experience.
What makes The Tattooist of Auschwitz so compelling is that it’s inspired by the real story of Lale and Gita, told through the lens of Lale 60 years later as he meets novice writer Morris (played by Lynskey) and courageously tells his story. Now in his 80s, Lale recounts the awful experience, which is juxtaposed with the beautiful, yet heart-wrenching memories of a touching love story amid devastating circumstances.
Perry Mason (1957)
One of the first legal dramas that inspired so many that came after it, Perry Mason was broadcast from the late 1050s to the early ’60s. The story centers around the title character, played by Raymond Burr, a criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles who works to fight for justice for his often wrongly accused clients.
Earning several Emmy nominations through its run, including one for Outstanding Dramatic Series for its first season, Perry Mason rose up the ranks to become one of the most popular shows on TV at the time. It’s one of the longest-running legal dramas, having aired for nine seasons, and has continued to air in syndication. You can now stream the first five seasons on Peacock.
Community (2009)
While Community wasn’t initially a hit when it started airing on NBC back in 2009, the sitcom with a fabulous ensemble cast eventually developed a cult following. Running for six seasons, the setting is a community college in a fictional town and follows a group of mature students studying there, each for various reasons. Joel McHale heads up the cast as Jeff, a former lawyer who enrolls after being suspended by the state bar for lying about his education. When he takes a liking to a fellow student named Britta (Gillian Jacobs) and starts a study group, it attracts an eclectic mix of other students, from the socially awkward Abed (Danny Pudi) to the over-achiever Annie (Alison Brie) and the racist millionaire Pierce (Chevy Chase).
Community, which also stars Donald Glover, Yvette Nicole Brown, Ken Jeong, and Jim Rash, excels at delivering meta-humor and timely pop culture references, parodying some of the most common clichés and tropes in movies and TV shows. The show’s hilarious story of people from all backgrounds coming together, despite their differing priorities and views on life, will have you laughing heartily during every episode. Fans were sad to see the show end, but with a feature-length revival movie coming out on Peacock soon, the story will continue.
Luther (2010)
This British psychological crime thriller stars Idris Elba as Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) John Luther, who investigates serious crimes. While he has a violent side, it’s mostly because Luther is dedicated to his job, sometimes to the point of obsession. He also becomes deeply consumed by the troubling cases he encounters, fueling a darkness within him. Through the series, he grows close to Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson), a psychopathic murderer he wasn’t able to convict. She becomes fixated on him, but he feels the same, finding her insight useful in helping him pursue and capture other criminals. He’s torn between his obligation to the law and his fascination with her.
Receiving rave reviews in large part thanks to Elba’s gripping performance, Luther is not your typical police procedural. While it has a procedural feel, the twist will leave you feeling gutted and confused about how a man with such an honorable job can warm to someone so evil. The only criticism of the series is that every season is far too short, with only a total of 20 episodes over the five seasons. A follow-up movie called Luther: The Fallen Sun, streaming on Netflix, was released in 2023. It’s worth a watch once you’re done binging the full series.
Parks and Recreation (2009)
67%
8.6/10The Nanny (1993)
Fran Drescher serves as the outspoken president of the SAG-AFTRA union, and recently led the charge during the recent writer’s and actor’s strikes. But back in the ‘90s, she starred in her most iconic sitcom role as Fran Fine in The Nanny. When Fran, a Jewish fashionista with a distinctly nasal voice, takes a job as a nanny for the three children of widowed Broadway producer Maxwell (Charles Shaughnessy), the lifestyle she knew is turned upside down.
As a sitcom, The Nanny is all about the humor in Fran’s interactions with the kids and Maxwell. It’s a fish-out-of-water story as Fran acclimates to high society life. But at its heart, it’s also a story about this woman who comes from a lower-class upbringing teaching the young, upper-class children important life lessons and street smarts, things they’d likely never have learned otherwise — and certainly not in the same unconventional way. Of course, there’s also a love story as Maxwell and Fran slowly fall for one another. The Nanny is arguably one of the most underrated sitcoms of that decade, and now’s the perfect time to watch it.
Megamind Rules! (2024)
A companion series to Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate, a new movie also now streaming on Peacock, Megamind Rules! is an animated series based on the movie Megamind. In the 2010 movie, Megamind is an alien supervillain who creates an even bigger villain in Metro Man. But when his creation gets out of control, he must do what’s needed to stop him. By the end of the movie, Megamind has switched from villain to hero.
Megamind Rules! is a follow-up to the events in the movie. Now, Megamind is learning how to be a superhero, and apparently, how to be a superhero influencer as well, thanks to his brainbots who are filming his training. Even though he’s a good guy now, however, Megamind still has to keep his cover as a villain to stop his former team, the Doom Syndicate, from infiltrating Metro City. Keith Ferguson voices Megamind, who was voiced by Will Ferrell in the movie. Megamind spawned a cult following over the years, and Megamind Rules! is a refreshing new spin on the story and characters.
In the Know (2024)
Mike Judge knows the irreverent humor genre inside and out, having created popular adult animated shows like Beavis and Butt-Head and King of the Hill, along with comedy gems like Silicon Valley and Office Space. His latest creation in partnership with Zach Woods (Silicon Valley, Avenue 5) combines the best of both animated and live-action worlds. In The Know is a stop-motion animated workplace comedy about a hypocritical, though well-meaning public radio host named Lauren (Woods). His fictional NPR show is called In the Know, and in every episode, he interviews human guests, appearing as their non-animated selves, from the real world.
His staff and crew are there to help, but they’re just as clueless as he is at times. This includes his co-executive producer Barb (Succession’s J. Smith Cameron), researcher and fact-checker Fabian (Caitlin Reilly), and college intern Chase (Charlie Bushnell). Judge himself also voices the role of Sandy, the culture critic on the show. In the Know is a comedy, but it also cleverly places a mirror in front of viewers, mocking the sanctimonious nature of many of society’s actions. Thus, while In The Know’s stop-motion-animated characters are adorably cute, there’s deeper, satirical, political commentary behind the story.
ted (2024)
Ted is one of the most adorable, squeezable teddy bear characters around. But he’s also vulgar, offensive, and downright inappropriate. If you love the movie Ted and its sequel Ted 2, both of which star Mark Wahlberg along with the voice of Seth MacFarlane (who created the movies), you’ll love the comedy series of the same name. Also created by MacFarlane, Ted is a prequel set in the ‘90s, telling the story of young John Bennet (Max Burkholder portraying a younger version of the character played by Wahlberg in the movies) coming-of-age alongside his teddy bear friend.
Ted is just as raunchy in this series as he is in the movies, despite John being an impressionable 16-year-old (and sometimes entirely because of this). The show is ironically presented like a traditional sitcom (don’t watch this with kids!), only with a vulgar tone and consistent foul language. The sophomoric humor and frat boy jokes are exactly what you want from this dynamic duo, beautifully challenged by John’s feminist college-aged cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham) and his sickly-sweet mom Susan (Alanna Ubach). Scott Grimes is a stand-out, as well as John’s crass, deeply racist veteran father, Matty. Once you get through the eight episodes of ted, you’ll be queueing up Ted (the movie) to watch it again.
The Traitors (2023)
As far as reality shows go, The Traitors is up there as one of just a handful that receives overwhelmingly positive reviews. Exclusive to Peacock, the series, which has since spawned a Canadian version (which, like the American version, is based on the British series of the same name), is hosted by Alan Cumming. It’s like the party game Mafia brought to life, with players working together to eliminate others until a final winner remains. The twist is that there are traitors among the “faithfuls” and figuring out who’s who while hiding your own identity is where the mystery and strategy lies. Either the faithful will win together by eliminating all traitors and dividing the $250,000 prize pot, or the single remaining traitor will take home the money if they can fool everyone.
There are rewards, secret vote-outs, missions, and more that make The Traitors an exciting watch for those who are interested in more cerebral, less physical reality TV. While critics weren’t excited about the choice of players for season 1, which includes mainly people who have competed on other reality shows like The Bachelor and Big Brother, the drama, tension, and suspense make the series an entertaining watch. Each person brings their own unique spin and strategy type to the table.
Dr. Death (2021)
75%
7.7/10Dr. Death features a star-studded cast in its first season, including Joshua Jackson, Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater, Grace Gummer, and AnnaSophia Robb. That, along with the fact that the crime drama is based on the popular Wondery podcast of the same name, points to the series being the perfect match for any fan of the true-crime genre. Season 1 is based on the story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, who was accused of injuring dozens of patients and killing two before his medical license was revoked (and he was eventually convicted). It’s a gripping tale about an evil doctor who makes his own rules and manages to get away with it — until he meets his match in a young and determined assistant district attorney.
Season 2 flips the script to a different story altogether, albeit one in the same vein. The central character is Paolo Macchiarini (Edgar Ramirez), a Swiss-Italian surgeon and medical researcher accused of performing unethical and experimental surgeries on patients, even those who were considered healthy. Mandy Moore plays a starring role as well. If you’re fascinated by the story, check out the companion documentary Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman about Macchiarini, which is also streaming on Peacock.
Transplant (2020)
66%
7.9/10Monk (2002)
Before starring as Midge Maisel’s quirky father in the Amazon Prime Video series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Tony Shalhoub played another character with quirks in this comedy-drama. While Monk is technically a police procedural, the series also takes a comedic tone at times. Adrian Monk (Shalhoub) is a detective who suffers a nervous breakdown following the suspicious death of his wife. This also causes his symptoms relating to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to worsen. But he manages to return to work as a private detective, solving every case that comes across his desk.
Monk won eight Emmy Awards and broke viewership records. Now is the perfect time to binge the series for the first time, or over again, then check out the Peacock original follow-up film Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie. Actors from the original, including Shalhoub as the title character, return to reprise their roles for one last send-off.
Superstore (2015)
58%
7.8/10The King of Queens (1998)
55%
7.3/10Doug and Carrie Heffernan are a working-class married couple in New York with no kids, and they’re just struggling to get by. Making things especially difficult, however, is that Carrie’s demanding and scheming elderly father, Arthur, lives in the basement. He is always up to one scheme or another and often gets Doug involved, leaving Carrie to clean up their messes.
Doug is the relatable husband: He works a traditional job and loves watching sports, eating junk food, and hanging with the guys. Carrie, meanwhile, is the demanding yet sweet and caring wife who is trying to find her career footing while caring for her often frustrating father. For a show that takes place most of the time in the Heffernan home, it’s a testament to the three leads that each episode is as engaging as the next. In September 2023, the series celebrated its 25th anniversary with both Leah Remini and Kevin James posting fond memories of the show and working with the late Jerry Stiller, who played Arthur. Fans weighed in as well, some noting they have three generations of family members who have watched and enjoyed the show through the decades in syndication.
Killing It (2022)
70%
6.9/10Killing It stars Craig Robinson (The Office) as Craig, a security guard desperate to achieve the American dream. And he’s willing to do just about anything to realize his dreams, even participate in a dangerous python hunt set up by the local government to help prevent an ecological disaster. The person who brings in the most dead snakes gets $20,000, an offer that’s far too tempting to refuse.
The premise might sound silly, but given Robinson’s comedic track record, along with the show hailing from the creators of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici (who also serve as showrunners), it brings the laughs. The logline says the show is a comedy about “class, capitalism, and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And also about hunting really big snakes.” That about says it all.
Twisted Metal (2023)
Anthony Mackie heads up the cast of this postapocalyptic action comedy based on the vehicle combat video game franchise of the same name from Sony Interactive Entertainment. He plays John Doe, a man who is promised a better life if he can accomplish one simple task: deliver a package across the wasteland. But there are dangerous marauders chasing after him, including a killer clown named Sweet Tooth (portrayed by wrestler Samoa Joe, with Will Arnett voicing the character). With the help of a car thief named Quiet (Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Stephanie Beatriz), however, the motor-mouthed Doe might finally be able to change the trajectory of his life, if he can just succeed with this not-so-simple mission.
Twisted Metal has an impressive supporting cast as well, including Thomas Haden Church (Divorce), Richard Cabral (Mayans M.C.), Neve Campbell (The Lincoln Lawyer), and Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman.
Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss (2023)
The Office’s Rainn Wilson joins the growing list of celebrities with their own docuseries about living life, exploration, and uncovering truths and exciting facts about the world. In Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss, the actor travels around the world looking to learn the secrets behind both the happiest and unhappiest places on Earth. He swims in the frozen waters of the North Atlantic, dances, meditates, and gets to know people from all walks of life.
Revealing that he himself struggles to find happiness and has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, Wilson discovers that happiness is, in large part, a matter of perspective. He sets out to find personal bliss and takes viewers on a joyous journey along with him.
Mrs. Davis (2023)
A nun, an artificial intelligence (AI) that has wrapped its clutches around humans, and a quest to stop it. That’s the gist of Mrs. Davis, a fun new sci-fi drama that stars Betty Gilpin (GLOW) as a nun named Simone who finds herself on a mission. She not only has to stop the controlling AI known as Mrs. Davis, but she must also search for the Holy Grail it wants her to find and destroy it before the AI does something nefarious.
The show, which comes across a bit like art imitating life given the current rise in AI chatbots, is part entertainment and part a possible warning about our potential future. The series, which hails from some of the minds behind shows like The Big Bang Theory, Lost, and Watchmen, purports to offer an interesting mix of drama, comedic moments, and action. With the recent launches of chatbots like ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Bing, Mrs. Davis couldn’t come at a more opportune time.
New Girl (2011)
One of the best, most underrated sitcoms of the last 15 years, New Girl originally aired on Fox from 2011 to 2018. Now, all seven seasons are available to stream on Peacock. The story follows Jess, a young woman who, after discovering her boyfriend is cheating on her, replies to an ad from three young men looking for a roommate. Before they know what hits them, the quirky young woman moves in and the four begin a beautiful friendship.
As the friends date, deal with career and personal challenges, and a romance brews between two of them, it’s a wild and hilarious ride. New Girl is the type of show you’ll want to binge multiple episodes of at once, and it’s worth going through the entire, seven-season run to get to a satisfying ending.
That '70s Show (1998)
Poker Face (2023)
The Capture (2019)
72%
7.8/10Originally airing on BBC One in 2019, this British mystery crime drama is set in present-day London, where detective inspector Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) has arrested a U.K. Special Forces corporal named Shaun (Callum Turner) for alleged kidnapping and murder. Mysteriously, while CCTV footage makes it impossible to dispute the charges against him, he is adamant that it’s all a conspiracy and that he didn’t do it. Somewhere amidst the drama lies the truth.
There are just six episodes in the first season of this series that have been credited with “revitalizing…a tired genre.” The second season follows another main character, a rising politician named Isaac (Paapa Essiedu) who finds himself in a similar deep fake situation that puts him at the center of another conspiracy. Rachel, once again, is tasked with uncovering the truth before it’s too late.
The Amber Ruffin Show (2020)
5.7/10Angelyne (2022)
73%
5.6/10Curious George (2006)
7.2/10Sanford and Son (1972)
7.9/10MacGruber (2021)
62%
7.2/10The Office (2005)
66%
8.9/10Modern Family (2009)
87%
8.4/10Mr. Mercedes (2017)
72%
7.8/1030 Rock (2006)
73%
8.2/10Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
73%
8.4/10Downton Abbey (2010)
80%
8.7/10Suits (2011)
65%
8.4/10House (2004)
75%
8.7/10
