NBCUniversal has released the first looks at its slate of original series premiering with new streaming service Peacock’s July 15 national launch.
The Peacock app will be available on Android and Android TV devices (with a free three-month trial of Peacock Premium), Apple devices (including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD), Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices, Vizio SmartCast and LG smart TVs, as well as Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex services when it debuts.
Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex customers got a three-month head start on Peacock’s content, as it became available to them on April 15.
In the drama category, Peacock is premiering “Brave New World” – based on the novel by Aldous Huxley – and “The Capture,” a conspiracy thriller that looks at a troubling world of fake news and the extraordinary capabilities of the intelligence services.
‘Brave New World’ Trailer
‘The Capture’ Trailer
As for comedies, Peacock will include “Intelligence,” a workplace comedy set in the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters, and “Psych 2: Lassie Come Home,” which follows the return of Shawn and Gus as they help Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton Lassiter after an ambush on the job and leaves him for dead.
‘Intelligence’ Trailer
‘Psych 2: Lassie Come Home’ Trailer
For sports fans, Peacock is offering “In Deep with Ryan Lochte,” which follows Lochte as he tries to put the 2016 Rio Olympics scandal behind him and aims to make Team USA for the 2021 Games. Peacock will also carry “Lost Speedways,” an exploratory look at great racing cathedrals of the past.
‘In Deep with Ryan Lochte’ Trailer
‘Lost Speedways’ Trailer
The service will also premiere “Curious George,” “Cleopatra in Space” and “Where’s Waldo?” for kids.