Streaming (The Fall Guy) · Tool Face-Off

Peacock Premium vs Max

Quick answer

Max wins for The Fall Guy fans — it's not even on Peacock. Peacock shines for NBC/Universal content, but if you're here for Ryan Gosling doing stunts, Max is your app.

Peacock Premium

NBC, Bravo, and wrestling — the chaotic family reunion of streaming

3.6★

Our pick

Max

HBO prestige meets blockbuster movies — now with actual good originals

4★

Has The Fall Guy (2024)

Yes — available to stream now

Ad-free tier price

$7.99/mo (Premium Plus)

$15.99/mo (Ultimate) or ~$9.99/mo (Ad-Free)

With-ads tier price

$7.99/mo (was $5.99, includes ads)

~$9.99/mo

Max video quality

Up to 1080p HD

Up to 4K HDR on Ultimate tier

Simultaneous streams

3 streams

2-4 streams depending on tier

HBO / prestige TV

None

Full HBO & Max Originals library

Live sports & news

NFL, Premier League, WWE, NBC News

Limited (some live sports via add-ons)

Offline downloads

Yes (Premium Plus tier)

Yes (Ad-Free and above)

Free trial

Occasional promos only

Universal/Focus Films catalog

Yes — strong Universal movie library

Warner Bros. films instead

DC & Harry Potter content

None

Extensive DC & Wizarding World library

Ad load (ad tier)

~5 min/hr — one of the heavier loads

~4 min/hr — lighter and skippable sometimes

Peacock Premium

Pricing★★★★½

Ease of Use★★★½☆

Ad Experience★★½☆☆

Video Quality★★★½☆

Device Support★★★★☆

Content Library★★★½☆

Max

Pricing★★★☆☆

Ease of Use★★★★☆

Ad Experience★★★½☆

Video Quality★★★★½

Device Support★★★★½

Content Library★★★★½

Worth knowing

The Fall Guy (2024) starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt is available on Max, not Peacock — making the choice easy for this comparison.
Peacock is the cheapest major streamer in the US, but its ad-supported tier is notoriously ad-heavy.
Max includes the entire HBO back-catalog — arguably the greatest prestige TV library ever assembled.
Peacock holds rights to current-season NBC shows, WWE Network content, and the Premier League — a genuinely unique combo.
Max's rebrand from HBO Max dropped 'HBO' from the name, which somehow made everyone trust it less immediately.

The Fall Guy is on Max partly because Universal (which owns Peacock) distributed the film theatrically but the streaming deal went to a competitor. A true Hollywood betrayal worthy of a stunt double.

If you want

You want to watch The Fall Guy right now

It's literally only on Max — this is a one-answer question.

→ Pick Max

If you want

You want the best value streamer for casual TV watching

Peacock is cheaper, has live sports and NBC shows, and covers the basics without breaking the bank.

→ Pick Peacock Premium

If you want

You care about prestige TV, 4K quality, and a deep movie library

Max has HBO, Warner Bros. films, DC content, and 4K HDR — it's the higher-quality experience overall.

→ Pick Max

If you want

You're a sports fan who also likes reality TV

Peacock's live NFL, Premier League, WWE, and Bravo catalog is a unique bundle no other streamer matches.

→ Pick Peacock Premium

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