Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month With Peacock
Highlighting these hits from AANHPI artists both on and behind the camera.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Peacock is spotlighting standout content that showcases the creative brilliance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander storytellers. From acclaimed book adaptations to chilling horror films to reality TV packed with drama, there’s something here for viewers of every age and interest.
1. Last Breath
Last Breath (2025) is a gripping survival thriller that follows a deep-sea diver trapped at the bottom of the North Sea with dwindling oxygen and no clear rescue plan. Simu Liu delivers a compelling performance as David Yuasa, a key member of the dive crew facing intense pressure to save their stranded colleague.
Stream Last Breath.
2. Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal
In this hilarious stand-up special, Hong Kong-American comedian Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley) gives his thoughts about Matt Damon, Asian representation, possible hauntings, interactions with his immigrant parents, and how he learned to speak English from rap videos.
Stream Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal.
3. The Valley
Bravo’s The Valley follows a tight-knit group of friends navigating life, love, and careers in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. The series, featuring a diverse cast (including several familiar faces from Vanderpump Rules), explores the complexities of friendships tested by new relationships, evolving ambitions, and the pressures of adulthood.
Stream The Valley.
4. Memoirs of a Geisha
An adaptation of Arthur Golden’s bestselling novel, the 2005 movie chronicles the life of a young girl sold to a geisha house and her rise to becoming one of Kyoto’s most celebrated geishas. The film, set against the backdrop of 1920s and 1930s Japan, explores themes of beauty, power, and sacrifice through its captivating portrayal of a secretive, vanishing world.
Stream Memoirs of a Geisha.
5. Heroes
Heroes is a captivating superhero drama series that follows seemingly ordinary individuals who discover they all possess extraordinary abilities and must navigate the complexities of their newfound powers while facing moral dilemmas and global threats. As they grapple with their destinies, they must unite to save the world from impending disaster.
6. We Are Lady Parts
Following an all-female Muslim punk band in London as they navigate the challenges of friendship, love, and creative expression in pursuit of a proper gig, this musical comedy series shows the highs and lows of the band as seen through the eyes of Amina Hussein – a geeky microbiology PhD student, who is recruited to be their unlikely lead guitarist.
7. Young Rock
Before he was a wrestling legend and international movie superstar, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was just Dewey, the young son of fellow wrestler Rocky Johnson. Taking place over various time periods, including one where the wrestling star grows up to be President of the United States, this show is sure to bring the entire family laughs.
8. Family Karma
This reality series follows the intergenerational experiences of several Indian-American families currently living in Miami, Florida. Complete with gasps, gags, and enough drama to satiate even the most reluctant reality TV fans, Family Karma is sure to excite and entice viewers of all experiences.
9. Superstore
At the big-box megastore Cloud 9, an oddball group of employees navigate life’s challenges like interpersonal relationships, absurd corporate training sessions, and riot-causing sales in this hilarious and satirical workplace sitcom.
10. Golden: The Journey of USA’s Elite Gymnasts
This six-part documentary series follows the path of five top-tier American gymnasts as they prepare for the Olympic Trials to join Team USA in Tokyo. As the 2024 Olympics grow nearer, this series is the perfect way to get an inside look at the lives of high-level Olympic athletes, including rigorous training, intense competitions, and hidden aspects of their personal lives.
Stream Golden: The Journey of USA’s Elite Gymnasts.
11. Life of Pi
A visually striking adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel, Life of Pi tells the story of a young boy stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Through stunning cinematography and powerful storytelling, the film explores themes of survival, faith, and the blurred line between reality and illusion.
Stream Life of Pi.
12. Inglorious Pranksters
Host Jo Koy dives deep into the art of pranking as he presents some of the internet’s funniest prank videos and interviews the people behind the hi-jinks.
13. Top Chef
Top Chef is the premier TV cooking competition where talented chefs from around the world compete in culinary challenges while judged by a panel of food industry experts. Hosted by Padma Lakshmi for its first 20 seasons, the show is now hosted by Korean-American chef Kristen Kish, who won the tenth season of the show.
14. Margaret Cho: psyCHO
In this no-holds-barred stand-up special, legendary comedian Margaret Cho takes the stage to tackle off-limits issues from Boko Haram to female empowerment with her classic wit and candid humor.
15. Iron Chef
This fast-paced Japanese cooking competition turns the burners up to high as guest chefs face off against one of the show’s resident “Iron Chefs.” With a cooking challenge based around a secret ingredient, the chefs must battle both each other and the ticking clock.
16. Chicago Med
Part of the One Chicago Franchise, Chicago Med is set in the high-stakes world of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. The medical procedural follows the daily chaos in the hospital’s trauma center and emergency room and the lives of the exceptionally skilled and brave doctors, nurses, and staff who manage it all with resilience and dedication.
17. Transplant
Transplant follows the journey of the gifted doctor, Bashir "Bash" Hamed, a refugee from the Syrian Civil War and the latest addition to the team at York Memorial Hospital in Canada. As he confronts numerous challenges, Bash strives to rebuild his career in the demanding field of emergency medicine in a new country.
Discover many more Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander movies and TV shows on Peacock by checking out Peacock's AANHPI Heritage Month collection.
