Peacock's Pricey Problem: The Perils of Streaming Dominance The latest price hike by NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock, has left fans and casual viewers wondering if their favorite shows are worth the ever increasing cost.
With four price hikes in as many years, it's clear that Peacock is struggling to maintain its market share against rival services like Netflix and Disney+.
The company's decision to increase prices may be driven by the sheer volume of content being produced: more than 80,000 hours of movies and TV shows are now available on Peacock. This approach has drawbacks.