6 Riveting Crime Dramas on Peacock
Dive into these Original dramas streaming only on Peacock.
Whether it’s a terrible act perpetrated by one person against another, or a vast conspiracy that threatens a whole society, crime makes for riveting drama. Crime shows are popular on Peacock, and we’ve got a terrific selection of Original series that you can’t watch anywhere else. Here are six winners you can binge right now.
1. A Friend of the Family
This harrowing limited series is based on the true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times by a charismatic, obsessed family “friend” in the 1970s. The Brobergs were utterly unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart, and turn their daughter against them. This is the story of how their lives were permanently altered, and how they survived. The intense, deeply moving, Certified Fresh series was created by Nick Antosca (The Act, Candy), and the now-adult Jan Broberg is one of the producers. It stars Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy, Colin Hanks, Lio Tipton, and Mckenna Grace. This one is not to be missed.
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2. The Calling
From creator David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, The Undoing, Boston Legal) and director Barry Levinson (Rain Man; Good Morning, Vietnam; Dopesick) comes the story of NYPD Detective Avraham Avraham, whose belief in mankind is his superpower for uncovering the truth. Guided by a deep sense of spirituality and religious principles, Avraham is left to question his own humanity when a seemingly routine investigation turns upside down. This dark, riveting series set in a gritty corner of New York far from the glittering towers and thronged avenues is thoughtful, heart-wrenching, and hard to resist.
3. Dr. Death
Based on a hit Wondery podcast, this limited series is Inspired by the terrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a young, charismatic star in the Texas medical community. After building a flourishing neurosurgery practice, everything suddenly changes when patients entering Dr. Duntsch’s operating room for complex but routine spinal surgeries start leaving permanently disabled or dead. As his victims pile up, two fellow physicians and a Dallas prosecutor set out to stop him. This Certified Fresh shocker stars Joshua Jackson (Dawson’s Creek, The Affair), Alec Baldwin (30 Rock, It’s Complicated, Glengarry Glen Ross), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot, Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, True Romance), and AnnaSofia Robb (Bridge to Terabithia, The Act).
4. The Capture
Sometimes seeing is deceiving. In this unsettling British crime drama, a seemingly simple case of flawed video evidence of an alleged murder by a soldier in Afghanistan leads DI Rachel Carey (Holliday Granger) to uncover a much larger conspiracy that hits way to close to home. She quickly learns that the truth can be a matter of perspective in a troubling world of “deepfakes,” alternative facts, and ubiquitous surveillance. There are two seasons of this timely, edge-of-your-seat thriller streaming now on Peacock.
5. Last Light
In this international ecoterrorism thriller, petro-chemist Andy Yeats knows that if something were to happen to the world’s oil supply, it would set off a chain reaction: transportation would grind to a halt, supplies would cease to be delivered, and law enforcement would be overwhelmed. While on a business trip to the Middle East, Andy realizes that his worst fears are coming true, and his family is separated at this crucial moment. Amid the rapidly escalating global chaos, each family member will sacrifice everything to find one another, despite the distance and the dangers that separate them. This nail-biter stars Emmy-nominees Matthew Fox (Lost) and Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey).
6. Vigil
When a crew member is found dead aboard the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vigil, the Scottish police begin an inquiry. The Vigil must remain on patrol in order to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent, so Detective Amy Silva is forced to join the crew on board to conduct her investigation. Meanwhile, Detective Kirsten Longacre follows leads back on land. As the two pursue parallel trails, the case grows more sinister and broadens to include the highest levels of government and the British Navy. The detectives must somehow figure out how to work together to save the entire submarine and its crew. The suspense is beyond intense in this close-quarters British crime drama starring Suranne Jones (Gentleman Jack) and Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones, The Good Fight). Winner of the 2022 International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series.
And finally, get ready for the highly anticipated new Peacock Original Poker Face, starring Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Orange Is the New Black). In this “mystery-of-the-week” series, Lyonne’s Charlie has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road in her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. Poker Face is streaming only on Peacock Jan 26, 2023!