Peacock Quietly Loses Content From 5 Major TV Channels

On Jan. 5, Comcast officially announced the separation of most of its cable networks into a separate entity called Versant Media Group.

While a majority of networks are headed elsewhere, cable channel Bravo, the NBC broadcast network and streaming service Peacock will remain part of NBCUniversal - Comcast's entertainment arm.

Peacock Loses Access to 5 Major Channels

Immediately following the spin-off, Versant acquired Free TV Networks - billed as a “leading provider of national premium free over-the-air digital broadcast networks (‘diginets’) and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels.”

Unfortunately for Peacock users, the deals struck a massive blow to the streaming platform's catalogue of content. Titles from several major channels are being removed from Peacock, hitting nearly every category of viewer.

Five key channels will no longer feature content on Peacock:

E!: The network boasts itself as the only "global, multiplatform brand for all things entertainment, pop culture and lifestyle" while delivering "breaking news and in-depth celebrity coverage, red carpet livestreams, TV scoop and spoilers, lifestyle trends and tips" along with viral content.

MS Now: The acronym for My Source for News, Opinion, and the World, MS Now offers viewers a glimpse into political commentary and current events analysis.

Oxygen: The American cable and digital multicast TV network is mostly known for its true-crime documentaries and police procedural dramas.

Syfy: The science fiction-focused network "super-serves passionate fans with scripted original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, along with late night animation, fan-focused franchises and live event coverage."

USA Network: News-seeking and entertainment-needy fans weren't the only ones hit with the move as USA Network removes its content from Peacock as well. The key provider of live sports coverage - such as English Premier League games - will no longer be featured on the streaming platform.

At this time it's unclear if the titles will return or be licensed to a different streaming platform in the future.

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