Peacock TV is now available in the United States, and it's the latest big streaming service of 2020. Far beyond the NBC app now found on smartphones and tablets, Peacock offers video-on-demand in the same vein as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, but with an emphasis on content from the NBC network. The big difference though is that Peacock has a free tier with over 13,000 hours of content, alongside more traditional paid tiers that unlock a lot more to watch. And after trying the free tier, it looks pretty impressive so far, as signing up for Peacock TV is extremely easy. Peacock's content is very NBC-heavy, with places like Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, and Battlestar Galactica available to stream now on the free tier, while classics like Frasier and Cheers are only available in their entirety on the premium plan. by Peacock. Original shows include Brave New World and the David Schwimmer comedy Intelligence, and the NBC series AP Bio will also move to Peacock later this year. A bunch of movies are also available to stream at launch, including the first three Jurassic Park movies. In 2021, things get really interesting when The Office leaves Netflix after years and comes exclusively to Peacock, which is a huge win for the platform. NBC Peacock: Key Information What is it? NBC's new streaming service, featuring many of its classic sitcoms, as well as movies, TV series, and original content.
When did it come out? July 15, 2020.
How much is it? Free (with advertising), € 4.99 (with advertising) or € 9.99, with additional programming in paid tiers.
Will it be released outside of the United States? There are no announced plans for an international release at this time. There are three pricing tiers of Peacock TV (free, €4.99, and €9.99 per month) which we'll explain in more detail below. We'll explain what kinds of shows and movies you can expect through the different levels, so you can decide what's best for you. Can NBC's show catalog withstand streaming juggernauts like Netflix, Hulu, and streaming newcomer Disney Plus in the long run? It's a big question mark. Here's everything we know about Peacock TV at launch, including its cost, compatible devices, exclusive shows, and more.
Peacock TV release date
Peacock is available now on July 15 in the United States.Peacock TV: how to watch for free now
Everything you need to do to watch Peacock TV for free is here, and create an account by entering an email and password. You don't have to do anything else to access the free tier, but the service is only available in the United States.Peacock TV Cost - Free and Paid Tiers Explained.
NBC has released Peacock with three pricing tiers: one free tier and two premium tiers. These include one with ads and one without ads. Here's the monthly cost of each and what they give you: Peacock Free- 13,000 hours of content, but not a complete series.
- A wide variety of movies, NBC shows, dramas, and reality shows.
- Four exclusive Premier League games on launch day, the US Open and the Women's Open. Championship coverage. NFL Wild Card Playoff Game and 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
- Ads are played during content.
- NBC shows a week after its broadcast.
- € 4.99 per month with ads, € 9.99 without (or € 4.99 for Xfinity subscribers).
- 20,000 hours of content.
- Peacock originals like Brave New World, The Capture and Intelligence.
- Movies like Shrek, Ted and You, Me & Dupree.
- NBC shows one day after its broadcast.
- Late Night With Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon available at 8 pm ET.
- 175 Premier League matches in the 2020/21 season, coverage of the Tour de France, La Vuelta and WWE.
Peacock TV Apps and Devices
These are the supported devices we know of for Peacock at launch:- iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD
- Android, including Android TV and Chromecast
- Xbox One S, Xbox One X and PS4
- Vizio Smartcast
- LG smart TVs
- Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex
Peacock TV Free Trial - Are there any?
Yes, there is a 7 day free trial on Peacock TV for the premium tier. You can choose it on the plan selection page here. As mentioned, Android and Android TV users will also have free access to the Premium tier until October 15, 2020.Peacock TV Shows, Movies and Sports Content
The shows and movies you get on Peacock TV vary depending on whether you're on the free or premium tiers. Movies in the free introductory level include the Bourne Trilogy, Phantom Thread, Jurassic Park, American Psycho, Tully, The Matrix Trilogy, Vertigo, Man on the Moon, The Blair Witch Project, The Birds, and The Mummy. Going with the premium tier unlocks more movies like Ted, Shrek, Children of Men, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Honestly, at first glance, the selection of movies for free users looks good enough that you don't necessarily have to be lured into spending more to see more, which is great. TV shows are certainly a bigger deal for Peacock, as The Office joined the service after leaving Netflix in 2021. Even at launch, the programming is pretty impressive for free users. We will explain more below. Free Shows Here are some of the shows you can watch in full at launch on Peacock TV without subscribing to the premium tier: 30 Rock, This is US, The Blacklist, Parks and Recreation, Saved by the Bell, Punky Brewster, Everybody Hates Chris, Friday Night Lights, Downton Abbey, Parenthood, Royal Pains, Battlestar Galactica (the modern version), Murder She Wrote, Disfraces, Psych, Columbo, The Game, Chicago Fire (season 1), Monk, Heroes, Unsolved Mysteries, Pawn Stars and The Rockford Files. Some programs that you can enjoy for free without spending money. Peacock TV's free tier, for example, only includes the first two seasons of Law & Order SVU, and the cable drama Yellowstone offers one episode of the first season in the free section. If you want to continue, you will have to pay. Premium Tier Shows If you're willing to spend $4.99 or more, the TV supply goes up a bit. Here's an example of what you can get in the Peacock TV Premium tier at launch: Superstore, Two and a Half Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, Frasier, Cheers, House, Yellowstone, Ray Donovan, The King of Queens, Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, George Lopez, American Ninja Warrior and Swedish Dicks. If you also want to watch NBC shows the day after they air, you'll want Premium. live television eventsThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers (in an hour before), NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Premier League games, Ryder Cup and Olympics.
Peacock TV originals available at launch
- Brave New World: Based on the classic science fiction novel by Aldous Huxley, with Demi Moore and Alden Ehrenreich.
- The Catch: With Laura Haddock (White Lines), this British police drama follows a soldier accused of a crime, who descends into a complex plot.
- Curious George - An animated series inspired by classic children's books.
- Where's Waldo - An animated prank based on classic picture books.
- Psych 2: Lassie Come Home - Sequel to a television movie about a man who claims to be a psychic to solve crimes.
- Intelligence: Comedy with David Schwimmer as an American liaison with a British cybercrime unit.
- Cleopatra in Space - Based on a Graphic Novel Series, an animated series based on the untold stories of an Egyptian legend.
- In Depth With Ryan Lochte - Reality series documenting swimmer's efforts to join the Olympic team.
- Lost Speedways with Dale Earnhardt Jr .: A review of abandoned tracks in racing history with the former Nascar driver.
Peacock TV: explanation of sports content.
Sport is clearly at the core of Peacock's offering. The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to Peacock in 2021, with a dedicated 24/7 Olympic channel covering everything ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics. Over 175 Premier League games from 2020/2021 will also be broadcast on Peacock starting in September, including more than 140 games that would not otherwise air on American television. This will also show the Ryder Cup, if you're a big fan of golf. Also expect unscripted, sports-based originals like the NBA Dream Team 2020 collaboration, which focuses on the USA basketball team in the run-up to the Olympics.Can Peacock take Netflix and everything else?
Peacock's free tier gives it a huge head start in attracting attention, given the overcrowding of the streaming market in recent years. It will be interesting to see how this free offering evolves over time compared to its premium tiers. What we hope over time is that Peacock TV will function as a service somewhere between Hulu and Disney Plus, a decent library of shows, but without the deluge of originals seen on Netflix. The price seems to tell this story. The growth of this library over time will be key, but there's something worse in your back pocket than the full version of The Office...- Here's everything we know about HBO Max