The best original series to stream on Peacock today

Set in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, 20-plus celebrities, athletes, and reality stars participate in a thrilling competition to win their share of $200,000. Among them are three Traitors tasked with secretly murdering the Faithful without being discovered. Each episode consists of an intense roundtable where the players throw out accusations that could be true or wildly off base. If you're a fan of murder mysteries, Whodunit?, or the game Mafia — this one is for you. 

If you're a Real Housewives fan who hasn't given this spinoff a chance yet, you're missing out. Think Big Brother: All-Stars  — but make it Bravo. Season 1 featured the best of the best, including Kenya Moore, Teresa Giudice, and Kyle Richards. Season 2 welcomed many Ex-Wives, like Phaedra Parks, Brandi Glanville, and Vicki Gunvalson. Basically, it's the same high fashion and petty drama.

I'll be honest. This is no Fresh Prince of Bel Air. However, Peacock's creation, Bel-Air, a modern take on the classic, is a decent production for days when you may be missing the original's charm.

I can't be the only one living for the '90s reboots taking over. Although Peacock's iteration was axed after two seasons, the series, which also featured Mario Lopez, held my attention and managed to make me chuckle with the modern-day writing and relatable storytelling.

I didn't know a TV show about a talking teddy bear would bring me as much joy as Ted. The show follows John and Ted in the early '90s as they attend high school and navigate the same challenges as everybody else, like dating and self-confidence. But it's not a cliche story like the others. The jokes are witty and vulgar enough that you can't help but laugh.

Paris Hilton ventures back into the world of reality television with her series Paris In Love. The show follows her and her husband as new parents to their newborn and many puppies. It also features many of Paris' family members, including her mother, Kathy, and sister, Nicky.

Typically, I give dating shows a big thumbs down, but Love Island is as messy as it gets. There's drama, love, lust, and a whole lot of chaos.

Peacock revived The Real Housewives of Miami with Season 4, and it quickly became one of the streamer's most popular shows. The production saw the return of stars like Larsa Pippen and Alexia Echevarria, and they brought the heat Miami is known for.

There are several TV series out there based on books, but Peacock's creation of One of Us Is Lying is out of this world. If you've read the book, you know it's full of twists, turns, ups, and downs, and yes, the series is just as intense.

Peacock took Bravo's hit franchise Below Deck and brought it down under. Like the flagship series, the crew of yachties works and lives on a superyacht during the charter season, only this time, they're in Australia. Along the way, they experience a few bumps in the road with guests, #CaptainCutie, also known as Captain Jason and each other.

If you combine a group of individuals thirsty for love and money, you can bet you'll get a show worth watching. As the players try to form genuine connections with each other, they must also compete in a series of challenges and eliminations, plus surviving the show's twists.

Top Chef Family Style pairs several young chefs with extreme talent in the kitchen with a family member of their choice and gives them the opportunity of a lifetime to win $50,000 to bring their culinary dreams to life.

The Best Man: The Final Chapters was a Peacock limited series based on the movie The Best Man that I could watch over and over. The show took place a few years after the movie's ending, featuring the same characters, including Nia Long, and touched on real-life issues, like sexuality in the Black community.

Most true crime dramatizations are pretty cringe, but Peacock gets it right with their show, Dr. Death. Season 1 focused on the neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, who was convicted of mutilating his patients. And if that doesn't seem wild enough, Season 2 told the story of an Italian surgeon convicted of experimenting on his patients. And if you're wondering whether you should give this one a chance, our vote is yes.

Tamar Braxton showcased her hilarious personality and extreme vulnerability in the Peacock series Queens Court. In it, she met the love of her life... until he wasn't anymore, which makes the rewatch that much more interesting.

Sometimes, you need a feel-good show with healthy competition, some intense moments, tons of good food, and Baking It is precisely that. Although it was filmed during the holiday season, I promise it's still the perfect watch at any time of year.

As a pop-culture fiend, I love classic girl groups like Destiny's Child, TLC, and the Spice Girls. So, when Peacock launched Girls5Eva , which follows a '90s group with only one hit trying to make it big again, you can bet I leaped to the couch to turn this on. The series, which has aired three seasons so far (Peacock canceled it, but Netflix kept it alive), is executive-produced by Tina Fey, features an all-star cast, and includes some really clever writing.

Queer as Folk is a 2022 Peacock series following a group of friends who embark on a healing journey after a shooting at a nightclub. In addition to the funny moments, there are several heartbreaking scenes where the characters struggle with their grief, addiction, and personal relationships.

If you're looking for captivating storytelling regarding Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin, stick to Netflix's Tiger King. However, Peacock does an excellent job retelling the story in a scripted format with bits of comedic relief throughout. So, if that's your thing, this remake is for you. 

Couple to Throuple may sound weird, but I promise, it's messy, raunchy, and full of drama. The show follows a group of polyamorous couples inviting singles into their relationship to test the waters. The couple can stay with the single throughout the series or swap them out for another contestant. Did we say this show gets messy?