Cary Elwes on Kincaid and Miami’s Underworld in Peacock’s Crime Drama “M.I.A.”

Peacock’s nine-episode crime drama M.I.A., created by Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, follows Etta Tiger Jonze, whose family’s murder drives her into a revenge campaign against Miami’s criminal elite. Set in Miami, the series uses the city’s cultural contradictions as a backdrop. Cary Elwes plays Kincaid, an ex-Miami detective turned private investigator hired to find the killers. The show mixes action with character-driven storytelling, highlighting moral ambiguity in a city where “every character is morally gray.”

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

Bill Dubuque writes and creates the series, applying his character-driven style. Lead actress Shannon Gisela portrays Etta Tiger Jonze, and Elwes joins an ensemble cast of supporting performers. Elwes praised the collaborative set atmosphere, describing the cast as “terrific” and noting rapid bonding among the team.

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

Kincaid’s storyline hinges on financial desperation and ethical compromise. He takes the case to fund himself, then learns his clients have “questionable ethics.” Elwes says Kincaid justifies his actions through “willful blindness” and survival instinct, prompting a reassessment of his values. This internal conflict mirrors the series’ theme of personal survival versus moral clarity.

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

Interviews with active Miami investigators show many are former police officers who still rely on departmental contacts. Their shift from uniformed duties to casual investigations mirrors Kincaid’s fictional transition, adding authenticity to the series’ portrayal of the city’s law-enforcement culture.

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

Elwes said the production team loved working in Miami, noting that the city itself feels like a character. He praised Dubuque’s writing for raising the series above typical crime drama, describing it as exceptionally well written, directed, and performed. He also highlighted his pride in the collaborative cast and crew, saying the experience deepened his appreciation for Miami’s cultural and visual richness.

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

• “Cary Elwes: We very much enjoyed making this show in Miami.” — Cary Elwes, Actor

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

• “It’s extremely well written, extremely well directed, and extremely well performed.” — Cary Elwes, Actor

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

• “If I had to say one thing, part of the beauty of Miami is that you cannot pinpoint one specific thing.” — Cary Elwes, Actor

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

• “I think that Kincaid can only take so much of being treated like he’s not intelligent enough to figure out the truth for himself.” — Cary Elwes, Actor

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)

M.I.A. is currently streaming on Peacock, offering viewers immediate access to the series’ exploration of Miami’s criminal underworld and its morally complex protagonists.

Cary Elwes Talks Stepping Into Miami’s Criminal Underworld in Peacock’s ‘M.I.A.’ (Interview)