Ponies: A New Comedy-Thriller Series
The comedy-thriller series Ponies, created and directed by Susanna Fogel, is the latest gamble in television to entertain and thrill the audience. Starring Emilia Clarke, known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, and Haley Lu Richardson, the series follows the story of two women who work at the American Embassy in Moscow in 1977 and are recruited by the CIA after the mysterious death of their husbands. With a title inspired by the term “Persons of No Interest,” used to define people considered irrelevant by intelligence services, the series promises to present an engaging and full of twists plot. The filming took place in Budapest, Hungary, and the first season, with eight episodes, was launched in the US in January 2026 on the streaming platform Peacock, with plans for a Brazilian release still in 2026, possibly on Apple TV+.
The direction of Susanna Fogel, who has already directed films like My Ex is a Spy and Cat Lovers, guarantees a unique and interesting approach to the series. The cast, which includes Vic Michaelis, Artjom Gilz, Adrian Lester, Petro Ninovskyi, Nicholas Podany, and Harriet Walter, is complemented by the performances of Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, who demonstrate a remarkable chemistry on screen. Writing is the responsibility of David Iserson, known for his work on Mr. Robot, which promises a complex and engaging plot. The filmography of the series, which captures the atmosphere of Moscow in 1977, is another strong point of the production, creating an authentic and immersive environment for the viewer.
The themes addressed in the series, such as friendship, loyalty and overcoming, are universal and easy to identify, which may make the series even more appealing to the audience.
The performances of Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson are one of the main strong points of the series, with both actresses demonstrating a great ability to interpret complex and multifaceted characters. Chemistry between the two is notable, and their interaction on screen is one of the most enjoyable things to watch.
Additionally, the series also presents an intriguing and full of twists plot, which keeps the viewer engaged and curious to know what will happen next. With high-quality production and a talented cast, Ponies is a series that promises to entertain and thrill the audience, and may become one of the main bets of television in the next few months.
The series’ premiere in January 2026 in the US was a success, and the forecast is that it will be available in Brazil still in 2026. With the second season already in discussion, it is clear that the series has a great potential and the public is eager to see what will happen next. With a unique and interesting approach, Ponies is a series that promises to entertain and thrill the audience, and may become one of the main bets of television in the next few months. Additionally, the series also presents an historical context of interest, with the Cold War as background, which may make the series even more appealing to the audience that likes history and politics.
