‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ Tops Peacock’s Most-Watched Shows List This Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Peacock offers a wide range of shows, including crime dramas, documentaries, reality competitions, and popular series from Bravo. This week’s most popular titles demonstrate just how diverse their content is. Here’s a quick guide to what each show is about – including the main idea and how it connects to any related series – to help you find something new to watch, whether you’re looking for a suspenseful crime investigation, an intense emergency response story, or some entertaining reality TV.

10. ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ (2011–present)

This show follows a group of friends in Miami as they navigate their busy social lives, careers, and families, all while living in the vibrant world of South Florida. Each season unfolds through glamorous parties, charity events, and trips that bring everyone together. The season wraps up with a reunion where past conflicts are revisited and key moments are discussed. Like other shows in the series, it features signature elements like personal taglines, private interviews, and big group gatherings that drive the story forward.

9. ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ (2020–present)

This season of the show takes place in Utah and focuses on a group of people whose lives are connected through work, local events, and their friendships. Each episode follows the group as they navigate dinners, trips, and reunions, revealing conflicts and resolutions throughout the season. The show centers on their individual journeys – from starting businesses and dealing with family issues to balancing social lives – and features classic elements like personal interviews and multi-part reunion specials.

8. ‘The Voice’ (2011–present)

Okay, so this show is a singing competition, but with a really interesting twist. Auditions are ‘blind’ – the coaches can’t *see* the singers, only hear them, which levels the playing field. From there, it’s the usual competition route: singers battle it out, then move onto ‘knockout’ rounds, and eventually, live shows where *you*, the viewers, get to vote. What I really like is seeing the coaches work with these artists – helping them pick songs, tweak arrangements, and improve their stage presence. It’s fascinating to watch how everything evolves from band practice to full-blown, televised performances as they prepare for the live shows – a lot goes on behind the scenes!

7. ‘Law & Order’ (1990–present)

This crime show follows cases from both the police investigation and the courtroom prosecution. Each episode is split into two parts: first, detectives gather evidence and find suspects through interviews and forensic work, and then, prosecutors build their case with legal arguments, plea bargains, and trial preparation. The show strives for realism by basing its legal details on actual laws and courtroom procedures. Each case is resolved within a single episode, but still gives viewers a sense of how the entire criminal justice system works.

6. ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ (2006–present)

This show follows a group of women living in Southern California, offering a glimpse into their lives, careers, and relationships. Each episode features parties, trips, and get-togethers, as well as a look at their families and personal goals. Over the course of the season, viewers see friendships form and break, and conflicts unfold, often revealed through one-on-one interviews. The show uses familiar reality TV elements – like catchphrases, season openings, and reunion specials – to guide the narrative.

5. ‘Chicago Med’ (2015–present)

This medical drama is set in a busy emergency room and follows doctors as they treat a wide range of cases, from major injuries to unusual illnesses. The show realistically portrays how doctors make decisions, use tests and labs, and coordinate with paramedics and other hospital staff. It also explores difficult ethical issues like patient consent, how to fairly distribute resources, and maintaining high standards of care, often with input from specialists and hospital leaders. Occasionally, patients’ stories connect to events from other shows in the same fictional universe, creating a sense of continuity.

4. ‘Chicago Fire’ (2012–present)

The show follows the lives of firefighters and paramedics working at a bustling city firehouse. Each episode depicts their responses to a variety of emergencies – from rescues and hazardous material situations to large-scale disasters – and showcases the vital teamwork between different teams. Experts ensure the accuracy of the rescue techniques and procedures shown, including complex operations like high-angle rescues and managing mass casualties. Often, the emergencies they handle connect to cases featured on other shows, revealing underlying crimes or medical mysteries.

3. ‘Chicago P.D.’ (2014–present)

As a fan of the ‘One Chicago’ universe, I have to say this police procedural really delivers. It follows an elite Intelligence Unit as they go after the city’s biggest criminals – we’re talking organized crime, serious homicides, and major drug rings. What I like is that a lot of the cases start small, maybe with something happening on the street, but quickly snowball into these huge investigations that involve pretty much every part of the city. You get a real sense of how the police use surveillance, go undercover, and work with the District Attorney’s office to build solid cases. And, of course, being part of the ‘One Chicago’ family, expect plenty of crossovers with the other shows – the action often spills over into the hospital or a firehouse, which is always exciting!

2. ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ (1999–present)

This police drama is set in the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, and follows detectives as they investigate sexually based crimes. Each episode typically features a self-contained case, but the show also develops ongoing storylines that delve into the legal aspects of these crimes, support for victims, and modern policing techniques that consider trauma. The series focuses on a core group of characters – including detectives, lawyers, and forensic specialists – who work together on interconnected investigations. Occasionally, cases will cross over with other police shows, allowing for broader investigations that span different areas.

1. ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ (2025)

As a true crime and movie buff, I recently checked out this new limited series on Peacock about the John Wayne Gacy case, and it’s really different from what I expected. It doesn’t just focus on Gacy himself – instead, it centers the victims and their families, which I really appreciated. The show follows the detectives as they investigate the disappearance of Rob Piest, and how that one case grew into uncovering Gacy’s horrific crimes. Michael Chernus does a chilling job as Gacy, but the series smartly focuses on the systemic problems that let him continue for so long, and really tries to avoid glorifying him. All eight episodes dropped on October 16th, 2025, and it’s based on a lot of reporting from NBC News and other documentaries, giving it a really solid foundation.

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