The Value of Mediocrity: What Peacock's Rise Reveals About Our Streaming Habits In an era where streaming services are vying for attention, Peacock has become a household name.
Its success isn't about creating prestige TV or cultivating must watch originals but rather offering a middle of the road experience that caters to the masses. Peacock's reliance on live programming is striking.
While HBO Max and Netflix focus on A list talent and expensive dramas, Peacock has built a robust lineup of sports events, including the Winter Olympics, the Super Bowl, and the Premier League.