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Peacock's “M.I.A” Tops Charts, Serves Ozark-Style Revenge

5/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Peacock’s new series M.I.A topped the Top 10 Most Watched list.
Peacock markets M.I.A as its answer to Netflix’s Ozark.
Shannon Gisela portrays Etta Tiger Jonze in a series set between the Florida Keys and Miami.
Carey Elwes also appears in the series.
After a family tragedy, Jonze seeks revenge by targeting a rival cartel threatening her city.
Critics gave reviews, calling the plot preposterous but noting its hyper-violent, pulpy style.

History

Historical Context

Netflix’s 2011 decision to fund original series culminated in the 13-episode debut of *House of Cards* on February 1 2013, a binge-release that proved streaming could rival broadcast TV and sparked a global surge in original-content spending. Building on that model, Peacock launched the 2024 crime thriller *M.I.A.*, positioning it as an ad-supported rival to Netflix’s hit series.

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Story summary

Peacock’s new series M.I.A topped the Top 10 Most Watched list.
Peacock markets M.I.A as its answer to Netflix’s Ozark.
Shannon Gisela portrays Etta Tiger Jonze in a series set between the Florida Keys and Miami.
Carey Elwes also appears in the series.
After a family tragedy, Jonze seeks revenge by targeting a rival cartel threatening her city.
Critics gave reviews, calling the plot preposterous but noting its hyper-violent, pulpy style.

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