All the TV Shows Coming to Peacock This Week, Including a New Period Drama

Peacock continues to expand its programming slate with a new array of television series arriving this week. Viewers can look forward to fresh storytelling as the network bolsters its digital library with several consecutive releases. These upcoming premieres offer newly acquired or produced narratives designed to capture the attention of dedicated streaming audiences. The platform’s schedule for the week features three distinct titles that add robust variety to the current entertainment catalog.

‘Seeking Persephone’ (2026)

The streaming platform expands its dramatic catalog with the premiere of ‘Seeking Persephone’ on Monday, May 18. Created by Sarah M. Eden, the television series follows a young woman who marries a cold and distant duke to save her family from financial ruin. Ryann Bailey stars as Persephone Lancaster alongside Jake Stormoen as Adam Boyce, with Will Kemp and Toby-Alexander Smith rounding out the ensemble cast. Throughout the four-episode run, the unexpected arrangement awakens a profound love that holds the power to change both of their lives forever.

‘In the City’ (2026)

Scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, May 20, ‘In the City’ brings familiar reality television personalities back to New York City for a brand new project. The series reunites ‘Summer House’ stars Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke, and Lindsay Hubbard as they navigate some of the biggest transitions of their adult lives. Alongside co-stars like Danielle Olivera and Andrea Denver, the cast deals with marriage, separation, parenthood, and personal reinvention. The four-episode unscripted series focuses heavily on the reality of growing up without growing apart within a tight-knit friend group.

‘The Killer Among Us’ (2026)

‘The Killer Among Us’ will officially become available to stream starting Sunday, May 24, adding a gripping documentary to the network’s weekend lineup. The series examines what happens when a small community is devastated by a murder committed by one of their own residents. Cumming guides viewers through these close-knit towns where the unthinkable occurs, highlighting how quickly trust erodes when everyone becomes a suspect. This in-depth exploration highlights the psychological toll and widespread suspicion that spreads when a killer hides in plain sight.

Please let us know which of these newly released streaming series you plan to watch first by sharing your thoughts in the comments.