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Season 1 – Ponies

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In 1977 Moscow, two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest" in intelligence speak) work‬‭ anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is, until their husbands die under‬‭ mysterious circumstances in the Soviet Union, and they are thrust into the CIA. Bea Grant is‬‭ sharp, over-educated and fluent in Russian -- a child of Russian immigrants, trying to make‬‭ sense of a life that hasn't turned out the way she expected. Twila Hasbeck is a small-town‬‭ firecracker: abrasive, bold and more fearless than she should be. Thrown together by grief and‬‭ circumstance, the two dig into the vast conspiracy their husbands were killed for.
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Critics Consensus

As much a buddy adventure as it is an espionage caper, Ponies' likable trot of a story gradually achieves full gallop thanks to Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson's tag-team charisma.

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Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times Jan 15
Fogel, who also co-wrote “Booksmart,” is a master spinner of female friendship, and Clarke and Richardson make it impossible not to instantly recognize, and connect with, Bea and Twila. Go to Full Review Alison Herman Variety Jan 15
The platonic chemistry between Clarke and Richardson is the glue that binds the whole enterprise together. Go to Full Review Kelly Lawler USA Today Jan 15
3/4
That kind of unfussy, easygoing but still absolutely thrilling, action series that you can't wait to sit down and watch because it's such a joyous ride. Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof 6d
3.5/5
It's a fast-paced, highly entertaining series , showcasing two lead actresses who are an absolute delight to watch. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Jan 20
4/5
With a pair of leads that share fizzy chemistry and a neat premise that lands them both in Cold War-era Moscow doing some highly dangerous spy work, this period piece is lots of fun. Go to Full Review Lyvie Scott Inverse Jan 20
Ponies works best as a loose tapestry of spy adventures, while Clarke and Richardson are admittedly better together. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joe A. @wcjoey43 6h Started out so good. The show falls apart with “b” cast and corny unbelievable story line. I won’t be watching season 2 and sorry I stuck out season 1 See more Stephen C @bob25009 13h 8 successful episodes. See more A S @Waaromzomoeilijk 1d I don't understand why they turned this serie into a comedy? I think a drama would have been beter, a thriller or a action serie. But overall this serie is well made and well acted by the actors, my compliments. See more Brian F @Perusal 2d Best series I have seen in years. Still in this modern age, not many series with 2 females as the main leads and these two are great in this show. Also, an interesting setting and a different premise than the same old US formulas for action. Great stuff. See more James P @Prideaux 2d Nice setting mid 70’s Moscow, bread lines, bad footwear, KGB, Brezhnev’s monobrow. Thought the gals were a bit too cheery right after the hubbies died and some over-zealous acting here and there. The worst production gaff though is the vast chunks of dialogue in Russian that no one at Peacock or anywhere else down the line thought to translate / subtitle: I can understand a modicum but not this level. Why was this overlooked? See more Jack M @Jrugger028 3d Amelia was good, but her partner over acted to a point of annoyance. Still it was fun to watch. See more Read all reviews
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Susanna Fogel

Creator

David Iserson

Creator

Emilia Clarke

Bea

Haley Lu Richardson

Twila

Nicholas Podany

Ray

Andrew Richardson

Shep

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Second Hand News In late 1970s Moscow, two CIA wives are thrust into a shadowy new world after tragedy‬‭ strikes; with their lives upended, they embark on a new life as CIA operatives in the Soviet Union. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Hanging on the Telephone As Bea and Twila begin their training, Bea becomes the handler for Soviet technician Sasha and catches the eye of the dangerous KGB officer Andrei; Twila's assignment‬ ‭entertaining a businessman uncovers a much deeper conspiracy. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Backstreets Bea strengthens her cover on a date with Andrei; Twila dives into an off-the-books investigation of‬ ‭a string of sex worker murders. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Don't Go Breaking My Heart Twila runs her first asset, Vera, a Russian fixer with secrets tied to their husbands' deaths; as‬‭ Bea's bond with Sasha grows, so does the danger. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Turn The Beat Around In a bold move, Bea enlists an unlikely ally to pose as Vera, but what seems like a victory may actually be a trap. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Night Moves As dark truths about her late husband surface, Bea struggles to hold her cover with Andrei;‭Twila goes undercover in a hotel. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Livin' Thing A stakeout across Moscow pushes Bea and Twila to their limits, revealing there is a mole inside the Embassy. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 15, 2026 The Stranger Manya reunites with an old friend and discovers something shocking; Bea, Twila and Sasha flee the city and learn the secret behind Andrei's rise in the KGB. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Susanna Fogel, David Iserson
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 15, 2026
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