New Streaming Debut for Homicide: Life on the Street on Peacock

“Homicide: Life on the Street” is set to make its long-awaited debut on the streaming platform Peacock on August 19, 2024. The iconic police procedural series, created by David Simon, will be available in its entirety, including all seven seasons and the series finale, “Homicide: The Movie,” which have been remastered in HD and 4K for the first time.

Originally airing from January 1993 to May 1999, “Homicide: Life on the Street” followed the gripping investigations of a fictionalized homicide unit within the Baltimore Police Department. The series culminated with “Homicide: The Movie” in 2000, serving as its finale. Despite its popularity, the show was not previously accessible on a streaming service due to music rights issues. However, a recent announcement by David Simon on social media confirmed that NBC had secured the necessary music rights, paving the way for the series to be available on a streaming platform.

The ensemble cast of “Homicide: Life on the Street” featured renowned actors such as Andre Braugher, Ned Beatty, Richard Belzer, Yaphet Kotto, and Melissa Leo, among others. The series, based on Simon’s book “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets” and created by Paul Attanasio, was led by showrunner Tom Fontana and executive producers Barry Levinson, Henry Bromell, and Jim Finnerty.

Throughout its run, “Homicide: Life on the Street” garnered critical acclaim, earning four Emmy Awards, including a win for Andre Braugher for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1998. The success of the series paved the way for David Simon to develop a string of Baltimore crime dramas, including “The Corner,” “The Wire,” and “We Own This City.”

The addition of “Homicide: Life on the Street” to the Peacock streaming service offers viewers the opportunity to revisit this groundbreaking series and experience the captivating storytelling and stellar performances that have solidified its place in television history. As fans eagerly anticipate its arrival on Peacock, the availability of this classic drama will undoubtedly introduce a new generation of viewers to the compelling world of “Homicide: Life on the Street.”