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14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Watch This Weekend

www.cnet.com · June 5, 2026 5:02 p.m. PT

14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Watch This Weekend

Peacock’s ad‑supported tier (US$11/month) is packed with originals that rival network TV. With the weekend of June 6‑8 2026 rolling in, here are the fourteen titles CNET recommends, spanning spy thrillers, true‑crime, comedy and reality.

  • Ponies (2026‑ ) – Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson star as mismatched CIA agents in a 1970s‑style espionage romp that mixes action, humor and a Cold‑War conspiracy.
  • The Day of the Jackal (2024‑ ) – A tense, slow‑burn thriller about a professional assassin hired for a high‑stakes political hit.
  • Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (2025‑ ) – True‑crime drama that centers on the victims and systemic failures that enabled Gacy’s murders.
  • Mrs. Davis (2023‑ ) – A rogue nun battles an omnipotent artificial‑intelligence named Mrs. Davis, delivering satire and globe‑trotting adventure.
  • Rutherford Falls (2021‑2022) – Warm, witty comedy about a small town confronting its history and the clash of generations.
  • The Copenhagen Test (2026‑ ) – Simu Liu plays a data analyst whose brain is hacked, launching a high‑tech mystery across Europe.
  • The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (2026‑ ) – Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe team up in a off‑beat comedy about a documentary filmmaker and a disgraced football star.
  • The Miniature Wife (2026‑ ) – Elizabeth Banks leads a dark comedy about a marriage in crisis after a tech accident reshapes power dynamics.
  • The ’Burbs (2026‑ ) – Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall star as new parents who return to the husband’s childhood suburb, uncovering eerie secrets.
  • Love Island USA – Season 8 (June 2 2026) – Reality romance set in Fiji, featuring fresh Islanders and the drama that follows.
  • Strung (2026‑ ) – Psychological thriller starring Chloe Bailey as a virtuoso violinist hired by a wealthy family, only to discover dark undercurrents.
  • Dateline: Unforgettable – Season 8 (June 14 2026) – Long‑running true‑crime series returns with fresh investigations and archival footage.
  • The Real Housewives of Rhode Island – Season 1 Finale (June 15 2026) – The final episode wraps up the season’s feuds and lavish lifestyles.
  • The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys – Season 3 (June 16 2026) – Reality series following a Texas ranching family as they balance tradition and modern business.

Whether you crave espionage, laughs, or reality‑TV drama, Peacock’s weekend lineup has something for every binge‑watcher.