17 Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Peacock During Black History Month
During Black History Month and beyond, enjoy these top picks.
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The entertainment industry has made real progress when it comes to representation on screen, but there’s still plenty of work to be done. In a world that can feel increasingly uncertain, seeing ourselves reflected in TV and film matters more than ever — especially for queer people and people of color. Representation reminds us that we’re not alone, and that others share our hopes, fears, and dreams. Feeling that connection is a vital part of the human experience.
Black History Month is a time to honor the countless Black artists who’ve shaped Hollywood, but their contributions shouldn’t be acknowledged only once a year. A truly diverse entertainment landscape uplifts creators of every race, gender, and sexual orientation year‑round — giving them the space and platform to tell their stories exactly the way they want to.
These 17 movies and TV shows, below, were created by and feature Black voices front and center. They span genres — from gripping documentaries and character‑driven dramas to reality TV, comedies, thrillers, and more. Celebrate their artistry by streaming these titles not just during Black History Month, but any time you’re looking for standout storytelling.
Celebrate Black voices by watching these movies and TV shows on Peacock
Bel-Air (2022–)
This dramatic reimagining of the iconic sitcom has become a bona fide hit. Young Will Smith’s journey from the streets of Philly to the rarefied hills of Los Angeles continues to captivate Peacock viewers. Across four seasons, the Banks family has navigated more than their share of emotional highs and lows, while Will’s personal growth keeps unfolding in compelling ways.
Stream Bel-Air.
The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022)
Writer-director Malcolm D. Lee hit it out of the park with The Best Man and its sequels, and audiences have loved this circle of ambitious, tight‑knit friends from the very beginning. The talented ensemble cast helped define a generation of Black storytelling on screen — and now, more than 20 years later, Lee reunites the entire group to revisit these beloved characters as they navigate middle age with all its joys, complications, and surprises. Laugh, cry, and reconnect with these iconic friendships in this heartfelt — and wildly popular — Peacock Original limited series.
Stream The Best Man: The Final Chapters.
Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story (2024)
Produced by Believe Entertainment Group, this three‑part documentary series chronicles the rise of hip‑hop pioneers RUN DMC. The series transports viewers back to the 1980s, when Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell created a groundbreaking sound that reshaped not only Queens, but the music industry worldwide. Featuring powerful archival footage and insightful interviews with the two remaining members — Simmons and McDaniels — along with artists like Ice‑T, Questlove, and many others, this compelling Peacock Original is an essential watch for music fans and culture lovers alike.
Stream Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story.
Twisted Metal (2023–)
Pedal, meet metal. From the twisted minds behind Deadpool and Zombieland — and executive producers Will Arnett and Anthony Mackie — comes Twisted Metal, a high‑octane Peacock Original comedy based on the classic video game series. Mackie stars as a fast‑talking outsider tasked with delivering a mysterious package across a post‑apocalyptic wasteland… if he can survive the trip. With help from a fearless, axe‑wielding car thief, he faces off against savage marauders, weaponized vehicles, and the open road’s most unhinged threat: a deranged clown behind the wheel of a very familiar ice‑cream truck. This Peacock Original quickly became a breakout hit — stream it now to see what all the buzz is about.
Stream Twisted Metal.
Killing It (2022–)
Killing It is a comedy about class, capitalism, and one man’s quest to achieve the American Dream — if he can survive vicious criminals, unruly wildlife, and, perhaps most daunting of all, corporate America. Starring and executive produced by Craig Robinson (The Office), the series was named one of the best TV shows of the year by The New York Times. Stream the first two seasons of this Peacock Original now.
Stream Killing It.
Bosco (2024)
In 2006, more than 2 million Americans were incarcerated — but only one managed to escape a federal maximum‑security wing while under 24‑hour surveillance: Quawntay “Bosco” Adams. Determined to be present for the birth of his first child, he orchestrated an ingenious escape with the unexpected help of a lonely Missouri woman he connects with after answering a personal ad.
This Peacock Original film — based on Adams’s remarkable true story — stars Aubrey Joseph as Bosco, alongside Tyrese Gibson, Thomas Jane, Theo Rossi, Nikki Blonsky, and Vivica A. Fox, and features original music from Snoop Dogg, French Montana, and The Game.
Stream Bosco.
50 Years Fly: The Rise, Fall and Revolution of Hip-Hop Fashion (2023)
Per Peacock's official description, this documentary "explores how hip-hop revolutionized music, and its iconic fashion scene that birthed a legion of savvy, entrepreneurial designers."
Stream 50 Years Fly.
Found (2023–)
In this riveting NBC drama, brilliant recovery specialist Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton) and her team are dedicated to finding America’s missing and overlooked. They’ll stop at nothing to solve each case, in part because every member of the team has a personal connection to a past disappearance. But Gabi carries a chilling secret of her own — one that could unravel everything: she’s keeping her childhood kidnapper hidden in her basement, using his insight to help crack cases.
Stream Found.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2008–)
In this Atlanta‑set entry in the juggernaut Bravo franchise, the Housewives live fabulously in Georgia’s capital as they navigate friendships, love, and the highs and lows of their personal and professional lives. Watch all seasons of this fan‑favorite Real Housewives series now.
Stream The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Tyler Perry's Sistas (2019–)
The lives of four single Black women in their 30s take center stage in this Atlanta‑based dramedy. When her love life gets complicated, Andi (KJ Smith), an attorney, turns to her closest friends — Danni (Mignon Von), Sabrina (Novi Brown), and Karen (Ebony Obsidian) — for support. Across the series, this tight‑knit group has navigated careers, friendships, relationships, and the pressures of modern life, always finding their way back to one another.
Stream the first five seasons of Tyler Perry's Sistas.
Dream Team (2012)
Per Peacock's official description, this doc tells "the story behind the historic Olympic gold medal run of the 1992 USA Men's Basketball team, with exclusive interviews from players and coaches."
Stream Dream Team.
Eat, Slay, Love (2024–)
Get ready for the ultimate girls’ trip. In this reality series, R&B singer Nivea, model and actress Eva Marcille, reality star Tammy Rivera, and comedian London Hughes head to Vietnam for an unforgettable birthday celebration in honor of Nivea. Along the way, they dive into Vietnamese culture and discover just how strong friendships can be when you’re traveling more than 8,000 miles together.
Stream Eat, Slay, Love.
Praise This (2023)
This uplifting Peacock Original film, set in the world of Atlanta’s competitive gospel youth‑choir praise teams, stars Chlöe Bailey as a gifted young singer with dreams of becoming a musical superstar. After circumstances force her to join her cousin’s struggling underdog team ahead of a national competition, she discovers new purpose, new challenges, and a community that might just change her life. Can we get an amen?
Stream Praise This.
Shooting Stars (2023)
It takes a team to make a legend. Based on the book by LeBron James and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Buzz Bissinger (Friday Night Lights), this Peacock Original film tells the inspiring origin story of a basketball icon. The movie follows how James and his tight‑knit group of childhood friends became the number‑one high school team in the country—a journey that launched his extraordinary path to becoming a four‑time NBA Champion, two‑time Olympic Gold Medalist, and the league’s all‑time leading scorer.
Stream Shooting Stars.
Hart to Heart (2022–)
In this Peacock Original talk show, A‑list entertainers, athletes, and public figures reveal their honest, unfiltered, and unexpected true selves over a glass of wine with Kevin Hart. No topic is off‑limits as guests open up in deeply personal, one‑on‑one conversations about their careers, family, loss, and love. Get ready to dig deep with this intimate, insider‑y series that’s intensely satisfying, often hilarious, and highly binge-able.
Stream Hart to Heart.
Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)
Chris Rock created and produced this hit comedy series about a teenage Chris growing up in 1980s Brooklyn, trying to navigate life with his quirky family and his predominantly white school. Watch every episode now on Peacock.
Stream Everybody Hates Chris.
Good Times (1974–1979)
This groundbreaking 1970s comedy from TV legend Norman Lear follows Florida and James Evans as they work to raise their family in a Chicago housing project. It stars Esther Rolle, John Amos, and Jimmie Walker.
Stream Good Times.
