M.I.A. Review: Peacock Delivers a Stylish, Addictive, Revenge-Crime Drama
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Reel Perspectives
May 8, 2026
Peacock is turning up the heat with M.I.A., a gritty new original drama that blends crime, revenge, and survival against the electrifying backdrop of the Florida Keys and Miami nightlife.
Created by Bill Dubuque, co-creator of Ozark, M.I.A. is a stylish, emotionally charged thriller set in Miami's criminal underworld. This nine-episode series draws viewers in right from the start with its vibrant ambiance.
The series follows Etta Tiger Jonze (Shannon Gisela), a restless young woman eager to escape her mundane life by reinventing herself within her family's drug business, much to her mother's disapproval. But when a devastating tragedy destroys her family's drug operation, Etta finds herself on a dangerous descent into bloody warfare, pulled into a ruthless underworld filled with betrayal and impossible choices. M.I.A transforms into an addictive, sensationalized exploration of survival, revenge, grief, and identity.
Etta is absolutely fun to watch. She is neither a traditional hero nor a complete antihero. The series understands that trauma can reshape a person, and tracks Etta's transformation in full chaos.
Miami has always been a perfect setting for crime stories, and M.I.A takes full advantage, making it both seductive and suffocating. The neon lights, late-night clubs, humid streets, and coastal visuals create an immersive, highly entertaining joy ride.
Beneath the violence and glamour lies a full-throttle series about reinvention, desperation, and survival in a world where power often belongs to the most ruthless. The supporting characters anchoring the series are Cary Elwes, Danay Garcia, Dylan Jackson, Alberto Guerra, Maurice Compte, Gerardo Celasco, Marta Milans, and a fantastic Brittany Adebumola.
With its stylish presentation and magnetic lead performance, M.I.A. feels like a breakout hit for Peacock. It's tense, addictive, visually unforgettable, and the kind of series that should be binge-watched this weekend.
M.I.A. is now streaming on Peacock.
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