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PONIES (2026)

In 1977 Moscow, two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest") become CIA operatives and uncover a Cold War conspiracy their husbands were killed for.

Title Origin: The show's title, 'PONIES,' stands for "Persons Of No Interest," a term used in intelligence to describe individuals deemed insignificant. This highlights how the main characters, initially dismissed as ordinary wives, leverage their underestimated status to become unlikely spies.
Breaking a Rib: Emilia Clarke revealed that she broke a rib while filming a series of sex scenes for the show. She humorously recounted having to film with three different co-stars over several hours, leading to the injury.
Colorful Cold War: Defying the typical drab and desaturated aesthetic of Cold War depictions, 'PONIES' embraces a vibrant color palette to represent the textures of 1970s Soviet life. The production design incorporates specific colors and patterns to subtly indicate a character's proximity to American or Soviet influence.
Casting Chemistry: The creators of 'PONIES' have stated that the casting of Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson was central to achieving the show's unique blend of espionage thriller and comedy. They felt Clarke brought an understanding of the script's tone, while Richardson's audition was so strong that it influenced subtle updates to her character.
From New Jersey to Moscow: David Iserson, co-creator, co-writer, executive producer, and showrunner of 'PONIES', hails from New Jersey. He previously co-wrote the spy comedy film 'The Spy Who Dumped Me,' also with Susanna Fogel, who serves as co-creator, director, co-writer, and executive producer for 'PONIES'.

Released Jan. 15, 2026 402 min Episode 50 min 15+

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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Watch Providers: Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus

Production Companies: Pacesetter Productions, Universal Television

Network: Peacock

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Susanna Fogel

Susanna Fogel
Director

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke
Bea

Haley Lu Richardson

Haley Lu Richardson
Twila

Adrian Lester

Adrian Lester
Dane

Artjom Gilz

Artjom Gilz
Andrei

Nicholas Podany

Nicholas Podany
Ray

Petro Ninovskyi

Petro Ninovskyi
Sasha

Vic Michaelis

Vic Michaelis
Cheryl

Andrew Richardson

Andrew Richardson
Shep

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Watch Trailer

Peacock

402 min

50 min/ep

Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026, midnight

Returning Series

TV-MA

15+

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