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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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Bet on Ponies for a fun, exciting, throwback caper with the gals.

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Valerie Anne Autostraddle Feb 6
Overall I really loved this show, not only for the great queer parts but also because it told the story of two women proving themselves. Go to Full Review 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 Roger Salvans Fotogramas Feb 7
4/5
...the best thing about 'Ponies' is that it understands that espionage is, at its core, a grand performance. From this arise the conflicts and, also, the humor that elevates it. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof Jan 30
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 Read all reviews

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Adrian M. @AdrianMonk202 2h Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone. Witty, sexy, and different from anything else. See more K P @PearlyKay 1d Extremely annoying that despite constant warnings about Every Single Place being fully bugged, the main characters were constantly talking about all their plans out loud. The Twila character was more of a caricature of the typical no-education-but-lots-of-street-smarts female and became over-the-top idiotic. Started out great as the first few episodes were interesting, but it devolved into formulaic spy vs spy stuff, including the cliff-hanger that sets up a potential Season 2. Will not waste time watching the next season. See more Ry N @RyGuy 2d Two widows join the CIA as PONIes after their husbands are mysteriously killed in Moscow during 1977. See more heather L @Feather333 2d This show is phenomenal! The casting, the acting the plot, the soundtrack. I highly recommend it! The story leaves you on the edge of your seat, and I was instantly hooked. I will be very very upset if they don’t make a 2nd season. See more A M. @winnie1201 2d There’s a lot of “there’s absolutely no way this would ever happen” moments, but it was really fun and kept me engaged the whole time. Even though it was quick, I still was able to follow and keep up with the twists. Emilia Clarke’s eyebrows deserve an Emmy. See more Justin H @permapug 5d Entertaining, fun, good acting and storyline. Really love this show. 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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