Everything Coming to Peacock This Week Including ‘Crystal Lake’ Premiere

Peacock’s programming schedule for the week of October 12 through October 18, 2026, offers a diverse array of reality television premieres, feature films, true-crime docuseries, and original scripted dramas.

This mid-October lineup features the return of popular unscripted shows alongside new cable imports and network broadcasts. A standout highlight is the launch of a significant horror prequel franchise, perfectly timed for the Halloween season. Each release broadens the streamer’s catalog across various genres throughout the week.

‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ (2016)

The reality series ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ premieres on Peacock on Monday, October 12. This unscripted show follows affluent women in Potomac, Maryland, including Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, and Wendy Osefo, as they juggle family duties, business endeavors, and evolving social dynamics. The latest episodes delve into the aftermath of past conflicts, featuring intense group discussions and intricate personal reconciliations. New episodes are available for streaming each Monday morning after their Sunday night broadcasts on Bravo, giving subscribers full on-demand access to the ongoing drama and lavish lifestyles of the Potomac social circle.

‘Juego de Villanos’ (2026)

The reality competition series ‘Juego de Villanos’ makes its streaming debut on Peacock on Monday, October 12. Adapted from the format ‘House of Villains’, this Spanish-language series gathers eighteen notorious reality TV personalities under one roof to compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Contestants such as Alicia Machado, Sergio Mayer, and Yina Calderón engage in strategic challenges, form deceptive alliances, and participate in elimination voting to claim the title of villain emperor. Hosted by television personality Facundo, the show orchestrates the manipulative gameplay and rivalries throughout each round. New episodes will stream on Peacock following their linear broadcasts on Telemundo.

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ (2024)

The comedy caper ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ joins the Peacock streaming catalog on Monday, October 12. Directed by Ethan Coen and co-written with Tricia Cooke, the film follows free-spirited Jamie and her more reserved friend Marian as they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee. Complications arise when they rent a drive-away car that unknowingly hides a mysterious package sought after by a bumbling criminal syndicate. The film stars Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan, with a supporting cast that includes Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, Colman Domingo, and Matt Damon.

‘Below Deck’ (2013)

The long-running maritime reality series ‘Below Deck’ returns with its latest season on Peacock on Tuesday, October 13. The thirteenth season follows Captain Kerry Titheradge and his crew aboard the luxury motor yacht Azul V as they navigate the coastal waters of Phuket, Thailand. Chief Stew Fraser Olender and Second Stew Rainbeau de Roos manage guest services while dealing with interpersonal tensions, challenging charter guests, and demanding events. New deckhands and galley staff face tough maritime operations and close-quarters romances as the charter season progresses. Subscribers can stream each new episode on Tuesdays, one day after its Monday night television debut on Bravo.

‘Crystal Lake’ (2026)

The horror drama ‘Crystal Lake’ premieres exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, October 15. Created by showrunner Brad Caleb Kane and produced by A24, this series serves as an official prequel to the 1980 slasher film ‘Friday the 13th’. Starring Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees, the story delves into her deep psychological grief following the tragic drowning of her young son Jason in the local lake. The plot unfolds as mysterious newcomers investigating her past trigger a series of dark events that engulf the surrounding community. All eight hour-long episodes will be released simultaneously on the streaming service, allowing subscriber access ahead of Halloween.

‘Unknown Serial Killers of America’ (2025)

The true-crime investigative series ‘Unknown Serial Killers of America’ arrives on Peacock on Sunday, October 18. Originally produced for Oxygen, this program explores the elusive criminal activities of prolific murderers whose cases lacked widespread public attention. Each episode features archival footage, law enforcement interviews, and forensic analysis to reconstruct the complex manhunts that ultimately revealed these perpetrators. The docuseries highlights the relentless efforts of detectives and surviving victims nationwide who helped bring long-overdue justice to cold cases.

Share your thoughts in the comments about which of these new Peacock premieres you plan to watch this week.