At long last, one of the shows audiences have most wanted to see on a streaming service but couldn’t is becoming available. “Homicide: Life on the Streets” was tied up in streaming limbo over its music rights for years, but that’s over now! The show is coming to Peacock on Monday, Aug. 19, remastered in High Definition and Ultra-High-Definition 4K for the first time! The only way to stream the beloved procedural crime series is with a Subscription to Peacock.
How to Watch ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’
- When: Monday, Aug. 19
- TV: Peacock
- Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Peacock.
About ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’
One of the most revered police dramas of all time, “Homicide: Life on the Street” examines the calculating and exacting detective work of the often confrontational, passionate, and opinionated homicide department in Baltimore. With a determined cast of characters that never let up in their quest for truth and justice, this gripping hourlong series remains the standard bearer of how police handle the job both professionally and personally.
The show originally debuted in 1993 and continued for seven seasons. It was followed by “Homicide: The Movie,” which served a dual purpose as the show’s series finale. The show was critically acclaimed throughout its run, receiving nominations and accolades from the Television Critics Association, Directors Guild of America, NAACP, and Writers Guild of America, among others, as well as winning four Primetime Emmy Awards. It also became the first drama ever to win three George Foster Peabody Awards for Drama.
What Titles Similar to ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ Available on Peacock?
Procedural dramas like “Homicide: Life on the Street” are not hard to find on Peacock. The streamer plays host to some of the best-known titles in the genre of the past 30 years, including “Law & Order” and its most popular spinoff “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
If favorite shows from the past and comfort TV are your speed, Peacock is once again a great place to be. It’s got classics like “The Office,” “Community,” “30 Rock” and many other shows like them in its catalog, along with new movies from Universal, high-quality originals and a ridiculous selection of live sports for a streamer that starts at $7.99 per month.
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Peacock
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