Everything to know before subscribing Peacock

Peacock is NBCUniversal’s over-the-top (OTT) streaming service. With ad-supported and ad-free plans, the platform includes more than 80,000 hours of popular on-demand content, an enticing selection of sports and even some live TV channels.

Is the Peacocktv.com/tv price worth it, though? That depends on how much you love NBC and Universal shows and movies — and whether the service has the live sports you’re looking for. There’s a lot to like here, whether you want to binge some of today’s best shows or catch exclusive movies right when they leave the theater. To find out whether this service fits your streaming needs, dig into our Peacock review below.

Peacock experience

Peacock’s user experience is similar to other streaming platforms. It’s easy to select a plan and sign up, and once you’re in, the interface will be familiar if you’ve subscribed to other over-the-top (OTT) streaming services. 

The home screen displays a slider of featured programs at the top, followed by a scrollable list of “Peacock Picks,” newly added content, recommendations and various genres. Across the top, you’ll find quick links to moves, TV shows, live sports, WWE events and your saved list of programs. There’s also a tab to view a guide featuring NBCUniveral’s 50-plus live channels, which you can watch anytime with a subscription.

When you click on a title, you’ll be taken to a page for that particular show, movie or live event. A preview will automatically begin playing in the background at the top of the page, and you can either start watching or scroll down to see a trailer and other similar content.

Peacock content

You may be wondering, “Is Peacock worth it?” The answer to that question will depend on how much you love programs and films from NBCUniversal. As the OTT streamer for all things NBC, Peacock is the go-to for fans of classic shows like “The Office,” current shows like “Killing It,” and loads of classic and current Universal films, from “Minions” to “Renfield.” 

Many current NBCUniversal films stream exclusively on Peacock.com/tv for some time after they end their theatrical runs. At the time of this Peacock review, for example, “Asteroid City” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” were among several titles streaming only on Peacock. You’ll also find other exclusives here, such as “The Office: Superfan Episodes” and many Peacock originals like “Twisted Metal” and “Hart to Heart.”

The platform isn’t only a hub for on-demand content, either. There’s quite a bit of live content, particularly when it comes to live sports. Premier League soccer headlines Peacock’s lineup of live events, and you can watch many of the world-famous English league’s matches here. Peacock is also home to many WWE fights, and you’ll find select NFL and MLB games, golf events, track and field, swimming and more. Thanks to NBC’s ownership of Telemundo, Spanish-speaking viewers will find a lot of great content here, too, including Spanish-language broadcasts of major events like the World Cup. Plus, if you miss any of these events live, you can often watch them after the fact for a limited time.

Finally, there are also NBCUniversal’s live channels, which are included in all Peacock subscriptions. There’s a lot showing around the clock here, from channels like Dateline 24/7 and NBC Morning News Now to non-stop broadcasts of shows like “The Office” and “Law & Order.” If you opt for the Premium Plus subscription, you’ll also get access to your local NBC broadcast.