Peacock Premium is free to Xfinity and Cox subscribers
But the centerpiece of Peacock is The Office. NBCUniversal reportedly paid $500 million for the exclusive streaming rights for five years. Other classic NBC comedies like mockumentary Parks and Recreation are also available for binge-watchers along with the highly-recommended Frasier. Episodes of first-run shows on NBC such as This is Us, Superstore, and Law and Order: SVU will be available on the app the day after they are aired (with the pandemic still menacing the states, who knows when that will be). Older NBC shows that will be rebooted for Peacock subscribers reportedly include Punky Brewster and Saved By the Bell. Movies streamed by the app include favorites like Jurassic Park, Do the Right Thing, E.T., Meet the Parents, The Mummy, Vertigo, and Shrek.
News junkies have plenty to stream including NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press and Dateline NBC. Late night programming including The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Myers can also be viewed. There are also four original programs: Psych 2, Brave New World, The Capture, and Intelligence.
With disposable income down in the U.S. because of the virus-ravaged economy, consumers might have some tough decisions to make in order to save some money. Netflix and Disney might be the favorites since both have a broad selection of content for all age groups. But if binge-watching some of the best shows that were ever broadcast on television is your thing, you might be able to get away with just Peacock.
Don’t forget that Verizon’s unlimited subscribers get a free year of Disney+, and those rocking AT&T’s Unlimited Elite service receive HBO Max for free. With Xfinity subscribers getting Peacock for free, there is no reason why you shouldn’t take advantage of these deals while the economy remains as sick as it is. You’ll be able to take your mind off of your problems without having to pay for the distraction.
