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As with any streaming service this month, there’s likely to be plenty of spooky content to sustain viewers until Halloween.Peacockis no different, although they have more than frightening shows slated for release in the coming weeks, which should be a relief to viewers who like to avoid horror offerings. While there will be plenty of scary series to watch, there will also be a plethora of other genres to enjoy.
From horror to comedy, as well as a docuseries or two, the streaming platform has various options to fulfill any viewer’s wants. Whether someone wants a good scare or a good laugh, Peacock has them covered next month. No matter a viewer’s preference, the streaming service is likely to have at least one series they’ll find worth watching in October.
Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World (Limited Series)
Stream on Oct. 3
Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the Worldis a Peacock original docuseries that explores the evolution of the musical genre. From its humble beginnings in the barrios of Puerto Rico to its current status as an influential component of various culturesandmassive commercial success, Reggaeton is now a powerhouse inthe music industryacross the globe.
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With personal anecdotes from artists, brand-new interviews, and never-seen-before archive footage, the docuseries aims to tell a unique story about the genre’s vibrant origins. Executive Produced by Daddy Yankee, who was also pivotal in the rise of Reggaeton’s popularity,Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the Worldwill showcase the genre’s unparalleled impact worldwide.Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the Worldis streaming on Oct. 3.
Teacup (Season 1)
Stream on Oct. 10
A Peacock original,Teacupis a horror series inspired by the 1988 novelStingerby Robert R. McCammon. The series unfolds on a secluded Georgia farm where neighbors must work together to confront a mysterious and deadly threat if they hope to survive. When an unknown man in a gas mask draws a blue line around the Chenoweth family farm, strange and unexplained things begin to happen. What makes the situation even more frightening is his warning to trust no one. With an ensemble cast including Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGiver, Caleb Dolden, Émilie Bierre, and Luciano Leroux, thelatest spooky seriesis sure to leave viewers unnerved and shocked.Teacupis streaming on Oct. 10.
Anatomy of Lies (Season 1)
Stream on Oct. 15
Anatomy of Liesis a Peacock original docuseries that tells the wild story of formerGrey’s Anatomywriter Elisabeth Finch. The series aims to explore how Finch seemingly fabricated every aspect of her life and managed to fool everyone around her. By taking advantage of people’s sympathies and using the trauma of others for her own benefit, the disgraced former television writer was able to advance her career in some fairly hefty ways. She published essays regarding her personal medical struggles and claimed to have included them in numerousepisodes she wrote for Grey’s Anatomy.
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By faking various medical diagnoses, including bone cancer, losing a kidney, and undergoing a knee replacement as a result of a misdiagnosis, she was able to acquire special work accommodations, including deadline extensions as well as periods of absence. A crazy story about the rise and fall of a once highly regarded writer,Anatomy of Lieswill most certainly make viewers question the people closest to them.Anatomy of Liesis streaming on Oct. 15.
Hysteria! (Season 1)
Stream on Oct. 18
Arriving just in time for Halloween,Hysteria!is a horror thriller and Peacock original. The series takes place during the 1980s atthe height of the Satanic panic. The story unfolds when a local teenager goes missing, and a group of high school students decide to take advantage of the emerging situation. Part of a struggling heavy metal band called Dethkrunch, Dylan (Emjay Anthony), Jordy (Chiara Aurelia), and Spud (Kezii Curtis) capitalize on the moment by rebranding themselves asa Satanic metal band. However, while they purport to be Satanists for the sake of their failing band, others in their community quickly put them front and center of the town’s latest witch hunt. With Julie Bowen and Bruce Campbell,Hysteria!will certainly deliver plenty of fright upon its debut.Hysteria!is streaming on Oct. 18.
Happy’s Place (Season 1)
Stream on Oct. 19
Happy’s Placeis a multi-camera sitcom about a woman named Bobbie (Reba McEntire) who inherits her father’s bar, Happy’s Place, after his death. However, upon reading her father’s will, she discovers she has a half-sister, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), whom she knew nothing about. Shocked to learn that she now co-owns the bar with Isabella, Bobbie struggles to reconcile her father’s secrets while also navigating the new dynamics of having a much younger sibling. This latest seriesreunites McEntire with herRebaco-starMelissa Peterman, who plays Gabby, a bartender at the titular establishment. Rife with plenty of heart and hilarity,Happy’s Placeis undoubtedly a must-watch for fans of light-hearted, fun sitcoms.Happy’s Placeis streaming on Oct. 19.
For a complete list of every TV show coming to Peacock, check the list below.
