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NBC's new streaming service Peacock has its own original shows and movies — here's a breakdown of what's exclusive on launch day

Kevin Webb   

NBC's new streaming service Peacock has its own original shows and movies — here's a breakdown of what's exclusive on launch day
Peacock is touting 15,000 hours of on-demand content at launch.Peacock

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  • NBCUniversal will launch it's new streaming service, Peacock, on July 15 with thousands of hours worth of TV shows, movies, original series, live sports, and news programs.
  • While the basic version of Peacock is available for free, you'll need a Peacock Premium subscription to watch all of the platform's new exclusive shows and movies.
  • Peacock Premium costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.

After months of anticipation and a three-month early access period, NBCUniversal's ad-supported streaming service, Peacock, is finally ready to launch nationwide. Peacock will be available on July 15 with free, premium, and ad-free subscription tiers. The platform will compete with a growing field of on-demand services that includes the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max.

Peacock's catalog includes a mix of new and classic NBC shows, like "Saturday Night Live" and "Parks and Recreation," along with movies from Universal films and live events broadcast by NBC Sports. Premium subscribers will also have access to new shows that are exclusive to Peacock, including an adaptation of the classic novel "Brave New World," and the critically acclaimed British crime drama "The Capture."

How do I watch Peacock original shows and movies?

While a few of the originals will be available for free, you'll need a Peacock Premium subscription to watch the full selection of original series and movies.

Peacock Premium costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. People who pre-order a Peacock Premium subscription can get a 40% discount if they sign up for a full year, dropping the annual price to $29.99.

The pre-order discount is available through July 14. Meanwhile, if you already subscribe to Xfinity internet or cable you get Peacock Premium for free with your current subscription.

However, Peacock Premium still has commercials. If you want to watch Peacock Premium without ads, you need to upgrade to the Peacock Premium ad-free plan for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. If you pre-order an annual Peacock Premium ad-free subscription, you can receive a 20% discount on your first year, bringing the price down to $79.99. This promotion will be available through July 14.

Below, you can find every original show and movie available on Peacock:

"Brave New World"

"Brave New World"
Steve Schofield/Peacock

"Brave New World" is a dystopian sci-fi series based on Aldous Huxley's book of the same name. "Brave New World" depicts an alternate future where the world has united under a single culture based on logic, forgoing common notions of race, religion, marriage, and national identity.

Though citizens of the World State believe they're living in a utopia, Huxley's characters rely on a drug called soma to maintain happiness and struggle to rise above their predetermined status in society. Their utopia is further called into question when World State citizen Bernard Marx encounters a young man raised in the outside world. The show stars Alden Ehrenreich, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Harry Lloyd.

"Cleopatra in Space"

"Cleopatra in Space"
Peacock

A teenage version of the famous Egyptian queen is sent 30,000 years into the future to battle an alien space ruler in this kid-focused adaptation of the comic book series created by Mike Maihack.

"Curious George"

"Curious George"
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Peacock will be the exclusive home for new seasons of the "Curious George" TV show, which began on PBS Kids in 2006. The show follows the young ape on a series of adventures and teaches young kids how to safely explore the world around them.

"Where's Waldo"

"Where
Peacock

"Where's Waldo" will launch its second season on Peacock after premiering on Universal Kids in 2019. The show brings viewers to a new city around the world in each episode with the intention of teaching kids about different cultures.

"Psych 2: Lassie Come Home"

"Psych 2: Lassie Come Home"
IMDB

"Psych" was a successful mystery-comedy series that ran for eight seasons on the USA Network from 2006 to 2014. James Roday plays Shawn Spencer, a psychic detective who fakes his abilities but still manages to solve mysteries with the help of his friend Gus (Dulé Hill) and police detective Carlton "Lassie" Lassiter (Timothy Omundson).

"Psych" returned in 2017 with a made-for-TV movie that continued the story three years after its conclusion. "Psyche 2: Lassie Come Home" will move the show from the USA Network for the very first time, and creator Steve Franks said he'd be willing to do up to six "Psych" movies.

"In Deep with Ryan Lochte"

"In Deep with Ryan Lochte"
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After earning six gold medals over the course of his Olympic career, swimmer Ryan Lochte is working to repair an image that was tarnished after he was arrested in Brazil following the 2016 Olympics and suspended in 2018 for violating US anti-doping policies.

Now 35-years-old, the documentary will track Lochte's past and his efforts to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

"Lost Speedways"

"Lost Speedways"
AP

Narrated and produced by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr, "Lost Speedways" traces the history of America's car racing culture through the decades, unearthing forgotten tracks where the sport found its origin.

"The Capture"

"The Capture"
IMDB

In this British crime drama, a detective works to uncover if a military veteran is being framed for the murder of a judge after the accused is seemingly captured committing the crime on camera. The suspenseful six-episode drama has already received high praise in the UK after airing on BBC, and it will be available exclusively on Peacock in the US.

"Intelligence"

"Intelligence"
IMDB

"Friends" actor David Schwimmer stars in this British sitcom about an NSA agent who finds himself in over his head while working as a liaison to the British government. The first season aired in the UK and a second has already been confirmed, but the series will be exclusive to Peacock in the United States.

More shows coming to Peacock in the future

Peacock has a long list of original series and movies planned for the future, including reboots of "Battlestar Galactica" and "Punky Brewster."

Peacock renewed the sitcom "A.P Bio" as an exclusive after two seasons on NBC.  The third season will be exclusive to Peacock in September 2020.

Future international programming on Peacock includes the British comedy "Hitmen" releasing August 6, the Australian drama "Five Bedrooms" premiering on August 13, and the Canadian crime-drama "Departure" which will debut on Peacock on September 17.

We'll keep updating this list as new original shows are added, and you can find out what else comes with your Peacock subscription in our full breakdown.

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