Peacock has added one of the greatest crime shows of all time to its library: the “Homicide” Life on the Street

If you're my age (a spry 32) or younger, you may not have heard of this legendary show The seventh and final season ended in 1999, and although it was syndicated on several networks, it is notoriously difficult to obtain Physical media releases have been sporadic and have not been available on streaming services until now So unless you have a parent who waxes poetic about the show or you've seen a syndicated rerun, you may never have seen it

But thankfully, Peacock has remedied this grave mistake After reading this, I bet you'll want to start watching all seven seasons right away

“Homicide” Life on the Street follows the (fictional) workings of the Baltimore, Maryland police homicide unit Like many crime shows, it features a large ensemble cast, but the performances of Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch and Andre Braugher as Detective Frank Pembleton stand out

If you saw this synopsis and thought, “Wait a minute ” If you're thinking, “Wait a minute,” it's probably because you've heard the premise before That's because Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets is based on the book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets, written by David Simon, who would later go on to write THE WIRE

Or perhaps you thought it sounded familiar because you had never seen the show in which Belzer played Detective Munch? That's because Belzer's role as Detective Munch has continued after “Homicide”: because after “Homicide: Homicide Investigation Unit,” Belzer appeared as Detective Munch in another famous crime drama, “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” On both of these shows, he appeared regularly for 22 seasons

And of course, we cannot forget Andre Braugher, who became the show's signature character playing Detective Frank Pembleton Not only did he win an Emmy for playing a bitter homicide detective, but he later won two more Emmys for playing another police officer, Captain Raymond Holt, in the comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”

The influence of “Homicide” still lingers: the influence of “Homicide - Life on the Street” still lingers Nor does it mention the many awards the show has won, including the Peabody Award, Emmy Award, and Directors Guild of America Award Nor does it mention the multiple publications that have ranked it on lists of the best TV shows of all time

Also, from executive producers Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana, actors Steve Buscemi (DGA nomination for directing the episode “Finnegans Wake”), Robin Williams (Emmy nomination for the episode “Bop Gun”) Lily Tomlin (Emmy nomination for the episode “The Hat”), and Vincent D'Onofrio (Emmy nomination for the episode “Subway”), not to mention the many celebrities who have been involved with the show

Many people, myself included, throw around the term “must-see TV” However, when used to refer to “Homicide: Life on the Street,” it is not hyperbole If you don't believe me, at least believe Rotten Tomatoes The show has a 91% “fresh” rating on the platform, with a perfect 100% for its first two seasons

Watch all seven seasons of “Homicide”: watch “Life on the Street” on Peacock now