What to Watch on Peacock in January

In January 2026, Peacock will be bringing back its popular competition show, The Traitors. They’re also launching a new original series called Ponies – a spy thriller starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson. The title Ponies is a playful nod to spy jargon, meaning the operatives are considered low-priority.

Peacock is adding a lot of content in January! You’ll find weekly episodes of the Chicago series (Fire, Med, and PD), as well as Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU. The Critics Choice Awards will also be available, plus a selection of older films like Hail, Caesar!, Waterworld, and Rob Reiner’s Misery. And, just before the new year, Peacock added the new Yorgos Lanthimos film Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.

Here’s the full list of everything coming to Peacock in January 2026…

Here’s a list of movies: 17 Again, Abominable, Ad Astra, All Dogs Go to Heaven, All Roads Lead to Rome, The American, Angels & Demons, Before We Go, Berlin, I Love You, Blue Streak, Changeling, The Choice, The Chronicles Of Riddick, Cold Pursuit, The Da Vinci Code, Den Of Thieves, Dog Days, Freaky, The Game, Gamer, The Gift, and The Green Mile.

Here’s a list of movie titles: Hail, Caesar!, House of Gucci, How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, In Time, Into The Storm, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Kingdom, Little Italy, Lee Daniels’ The Butler, Let Him Go, Little Giants, Mad Max, The Maze Runner, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Misery, The Perfect Storm, Pitch Black, The Proposal, R.I.P.D., Riddick, Robocop, Robocop 2, Salvable, Shark Tale, The Shawshank Redemption, The Shining, Shrek Forever After, Spy Game, Sugar, The Terminator, The Tomorrow War, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Us.

Here’s a list of titles: Waterworld, Wick Is Pain, The Wolf Of Wall Street, The Women of Brewster Place, The Rose Parade’s New Year’s Celebration 2026, Accident, Suicide, or Murder Seasons 1-3, and Chrisley Knows Best Season 10.

January 4
E! Live from the Red Carpet – 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards (E!)

Here’s a look at what aired on January 5th: the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, Season 6 of Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup on WeTV, a report titled Notice to Appear: Inside San Diego’s Immigration Court from NBC San Diego, and a teaser for the first season of The Traitors Podcast on Peacock.

Here’s what’s happening on January 6th: you can listen to the podcasts ‘On the Case with Chris Stewart’ and ‘Sidebar with Jesse Weber’ (both daily, Tuesday through Saturday, on Law & Crime), or watch the premiere of Season 6 of ‘The Wall’ on NBC.

Here’s what’s new on streaming:

January 8th brings a Southern Charm After Show (Season 2) on Bravo Digital. Also premiering is Season 4 of The Traitors with three episodes (available on Peacock), along with the first episode of The Traitors Podcast (also a Peacock Original).

Here’s a rundown of TV highlights for January 9th: new seasons of The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants (DreamWorks) and The Hunting Party (NBC) premiered, along with the first episode of The Valley: Persian Style (Bravo).

January 11
E! Live from the Red Carpet – Golden Globes 2026 (E!)

January 13
Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?, Seasons 3-5 (Investigation Discovery)

Here’s a list of TV shows and movies available on January 14th: Season 1 of Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out (A&E), the complete Hunger Games film series (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay Part 1, Mockingjay Part 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), the premiere of Season 3 of Love Island All Stars (ITV), and Part 1 of the uncensored and extended Season 6 reunion of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo).

On January 15th, the new series Ponies will be released with all 8 episodes available on Peacock. Also premiering that day are new episodes of The Traitors Season 4 (2 episodes), also on Peacock. Additionally, Twisters will be available.

January 16
Jurassic World

On January 22nd, Peacock released the premiere of all four episodes of Season 2B of Team Mekbots, each lasting 30 minutes. A new episode of Season 4 of The Traitors also became available, running 60 minutes.

January 24
Ride On

January 27
Below Deck Mediterranean, Season 10 – Finale (Bravo)

January 29
Silent Night
The Traitors, Season 4 – New Episode, 60 min (Peacock Original)

January 30
The Effect: Bad Bunny (LXTV)

10 Famously Hated TV Series Finales That Are Better Than You Remember

ALF, “Consider Me Gone”

Few things are more frustrating than a season finale that feels like a final goodbye, only to never get a continuation. This happened with the 1980s sitcom ALF, about a family who took in a lovable alien. The show ended its fourth season with an episode that strongly suggested a farewell—until the very last moments. Just as ALF was about to rejoin his people and start a new life, he was snatched by government agents. A “To Be Continued” message appeared on screen, leading viewers (and the show’s creator) to believe a fifth season was coming. Instead, the show was canceled, leaving ALF indefinitely in government custody. While it’s a frustrating ending, it surprisingly works as a commentary on secretive government agencies that prioritize control over doing what’s right—in this case, letting ALF return home or live peacefully with his adoptive family. The cliffhanger wasn’t resolved until six years later with a TV movie called Project ALF.

Dinosaurs, “Changing Nature”

The last episode of Dinosaurs, the popular children’s show featuring realistic dinosaur puppets, was surprisingly dark. It shocked viewers with its message about environmental responsibility, portraying a company whose pollution leads to a volcanic winter and, ultimately, the extinction of the dinosaur family. The episode is mostly devoid of humor and ends with the TV weatherman delivering a final, uncertain forecast. While a stark contrast to the show’s usual lightheartedness, the creators aimed for an ending that was both educational and a fitting conclusion to the story, mirroring the real-life fate of dinosaurs.

Seinfeld, “The Finale”

The finale of Seinfeld is infamous for leaving viewers underwhelmed, prompting the question, “Is that all there is?” The episode began with a recap of the show’s best moments, then centered on Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer being put on trial for a petty offense – making fun of someone who was carjacked instead of helping. The courtroom was filled with faces from the past, as every person they’d ever offended appeared as a witness. Ultimately, the group ended up in jail. While widely disliked by both fans and critics, this ending feels fitting for a show about nothing, and for a group of characters who were, frankly, terrible people. What better fate for them than prison?

The X-Files, “The Truth”

For those who remember watching it originally, the cancellation of The X-Files after season nine really felt final, even though the show was later revived for two more seasons. The two-part finale tried to tie up many loose ends from the series, while also hinting at potential movies – which ultimately never happened. Ratings had dropped significantly after David Duchovny left after season eight, and even his return for the finale couldn’t restore the show’s former popularity. However, the ambiguous ending, with both an impending apocalypse and alien invasion, felt fitting, capturing the feeling that something was still unknown – mirroring the years of searching Mulder and Scully experienced. The finale reinforced the show’s core message: the truth is still out there.

The Sopranos, “Made in America”

The finale of The Sopranos initially received a lot of criticism, but over the years, it’s become surprisingly popular with many fans. The episode focuses on Tony Soprano trying to make peace with a rival and secure his family’s future, but his past actions create a tense and unsettling atmosphere. Throughout the hour, a sense of impending doom builds, mirroring Tony’s own growing anxiety. The episode culminates in a diner scene where Tony, his wife, and son are sitting, and Tony is anxiously watching everyone around him. Just as the diner door opens, the screen suddenly cuts to black, leaving the audience to wonder: is Tony still alive, or will he forever be looking over his shoulder? Like many stories about gangsters, the ending is deliberately ambiguous and doesn’t offer easy answers.

Battlestar Galactica, “Daybreak”

The ending of Battlestar Galactica either thrilled or frustrated viewers, and the three-part finale, “Daybreak,” sparked a lot of debate. Some fans were confused by the revelations – that Starbuck was an angel, the fleet landed on our Earth thanks to seemingly random coordinates, the events happened tens of thousands of years ago, and humans are distantly related to Cylons. After building up so many mysteries, it felt like a surprising, and perhaps unsatisfying, resolution for some. However, it was a fitting end that cleverly connected all the storylines in an unexpected way. The show’s recurring phrase, “All of this has happened before,” hinted at the true meaning, though it took a closer look to understand it.

Lost, “The End”

When it first aired, the ending of Lost was widely disliked, and the show frequently appeared on lists of the worst series finales ever. However, as people began revisiting the show, opinions started to change. We believe the frustration with the ending stemmed not from its quality, but from the fact that it didn’t provide the clear answers to the mysteries viewers had spent years trying to unravel. Despite a rushed final season, the finale – which revealed the characters had been in a kind of afterlife – actually felt like the natural conclusion the show had been hinting at from the beginning. While it included confusing storylines and a fantastical element, even those quirks fit with the show’s overall nature: a story about faith presented as a classic adventure mystery. Lost was bold enough to be both, and that’s what made it special.

House, “Everybody Dies”

The series finale of House was certainly dramatic – and divisive. It ended with House seemingly sacrificing himself in a fire after being unable to save a patient. However, the episode took a surprising turn when it was revealed he’d faked his death by switching identities. Meanwhile, his best friend Wilson, who was dying of cancer, delivered a surprisingly critical eulogy. Ultimately, House and Wilson decided to spend Wilson’s remaining months together on their own terms. While some viewers found the ending silly, it fit the show’s quirky tone. Beneath the medical mysteries, House was always a story about a deep friendship.

Mad Men, “Person to Person”

The final episode of Mad Men is often praised as one of the best series finales ever, though it still has its critics. The last season felt like it was ending multiple times, making the actual finale somewhat disruptive. Many viewers were puzzled by Don Draper’s presence in the meditation circle, questioning whether he’d truly found peace or was simply adopting a new persona. This ambiguity is a hallmark of the show’s brilliance, balancing genuine emotion with a cynical outlook. The episode’s final moments, featuring the iconic “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” commercial, perfectly encapsulate the show’s central theme: the complex relationship between affection and materialism. Ultimately, Mad Men reminds us that everyone is always trying to sell something.

Game of Thrones, “The Iron Throne”

Let’s be honest: the series finale of Game of Thrones, “The Iron Throne,” wasn’t good. It was actually quite disappointing. However, looking back, it’s hard to imagine the show ending any other way. After defeating the White Walkers halfway through the season, something big had to happen, and unfortunately, it did – Daenerys fell into madness, forcing Jon Snow to kill her to save everyone. While most characters didn’t get the endings they deserved, it felt fitting for a show like Game of Thrones, which was known for its shocking twists and unhappy endings. Arya’s quick escape was perhaps the only bright spot, but ultimately, the finale felt inevitable.

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