Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising’

Peacock has a handy mix for the weekend that blends this week’s fresh arrivals with the service’s current most watched shows. You get a newsroom comedy launch, a new season from a long running LEGO favorite, and a true crime return that lands midweek, plus reality staples and a hit video game adaptation.

This lineup keeps things simple. Start with the newest drops from this week, then slide into Peacock originals, and finish with long running favorites that continue to draw big audiences. Everything below includes what the show is about along with key people behind and in front of the camera.

‘The Paper’ (2025– )

‘The Paper’ follows the documentary crew from ‘The Office’ as they travel to Toledo to film a publisher who is trying to revive a historic local newspaper. The mockumentary stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore with Oscar Nuñez also in the cast and it is produced for Peacock by Universal Television.

The series is created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman and launches with a first season built as half hour episodes. The story uses the familiar documentary style to chronicle a newsroom under pressure while the crew records the attempt to bring a legacy paper back to life.

‘LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising’ (2023– )

‘LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising’ continues after the Merge as veteran ninja Lloyd teams up with new heroes Arin and Sora to protect elemental dragons across fused realms. The animated series is produced by WildBrain Studios with The LEGO Group and features voice actors including Sam Vincent, Vincent Tong, Kelly Metzger, Brent Miller, Andrew Francis, Deven Mack, and Sabrina Pitre.

A new season lands this week with episodes that run around twenty two minutes. The show is a sequel to the original ‘Ninjago’ saga yet stands as its own production from WildBrain’s Vancouver studio and it expands the franchise across global streaming while focusing on dragon guardians and shifting realms.

‘Buried in the Backyard’ (2018– )

‘Buried in the Backyard’ examines real cases in which victims are discovered on residential properties and reconstructs investigations through interviews, case files, and forensic details. The series originates from Oxygen and arrives on Peacock with a new season that rolls out this week.

Episodes are narrated by Sadie Medley and follow an hourlong broadcast format. The production traces each case from disappearance to discovery and documents the timeline and investigative steps that lead to arrests and courtroom outcomes.

‘Twisted Metal’ (2023– )

‘Twisted Metal’ adapts the PlayStation franchise and follows courier John Doe on a cross country delivery through a lawless America. The cast features Anthony Mackie as John Doe, Stephanie Beatriz as Quiet, Thomas Haden Church as Agent Stone, and Will Arnett voicing Sweet Tooth with Joe Seanoa performing the character on set.

The series is developed for television by Michael Jonathan Smith with early development by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It is produced by Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions and presents half hour chapters built around vehicular combat and faction conflicts.

‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ (2025– )

‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ checks in with Islanders after their time in the villa and tracks how relationships and friendships evolve outside the show. The companion series uses interviews and follow along segments to provide updates on couples and singles.

The production is made with ITV Entertainment and Peacock and extends the ‘Love Island’ format. It revisits fan favorites from recent seasons and documents new milestones as the cast moves from the show environment into everyday life.

‘Love Island USA’ (2019– )

‘Love Island USA’ places singles in a shared villa where they pair up, face public votes, and navigate bombshell arrivals through daily challenges and games. The American edition is produced by ITV Entertainment based on the original format by Lifted Entertainment and Richard Cowles.

The show uses a rapid turnaround with near daily episodes and interactive viewer voting through companion apps. A season finale crowns a winning couple who share a cash prize and the format emphasizes shifting relationships as recouplings and eliminations change the cast.

‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ (2006– )

‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ follows the lives of women in Orange County as they balance friendships, family, and business on camera. The cast across seasons has included Heather Dubrow, Tamra Judge, Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter, and Emily Simpson.

Created by Scott Dunlop and produced by Evolution Media with Andy Cohen as an executive producer, the series builds seasons around ensemble scenes and individual storylines. Reunion specials close each season and bring together the cast to revisit key events.

‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ (2011– )

‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ centers on an ensemble in Miami as they navigate personal relationships and ventures in fashion, hospitality, and real estate. Seasons have featured Alexia Nepola, Larsa Pippen, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Guerdy Abraira, and Dr Nicole Martin with returns by Adriana de Moura.

The show is produced by Purveyors of Pop with executive producers Matt Anderson, Nate Green, and Cooper Green along with Andy Cohen. After an initial run the series was revived with new seasons and continues to use reunion episodes that revisit major moments.

‘Snapped’ (2004– )

‘Snapped’ focuses on cases in which women are accused or convicted of serious crimes and traces each investigation from motive to verdict. Episodes feature interviews with investigators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, journalists, and families along with archival materials and reenactments.

Produced by Jupiter Entertainment, the series uses narration to guide viewers through police work, forensic detail, and courtroom outcomes. The format highlights evidence collection, expert testimony, and legal strategy and it documents how each case reaches resolution.

‘Dateline’ (1992– )

‘Dateline’ is a long running newsmagazine that covers true crime and investigative stories through interviews and evidence based reporting. Lester Holt anchors the program with correspondents that include Keith Morrison, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, and Dennis Murphy.

Produced by NBC News, the series offers extended editions for deeper dives and provides updates when new evidence appears. The format emphasizes firsthand accounts and clear sequencing from incident to investigation and trial.

Tell us which of these shows you are starting on Peacock this weekend in the comments.