Peacock's Gritty New Series 'M.I.A.' Premieres in May

Shannon Gisela stars as a young woman navigating Miami's underworld in the upcoming drama

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:37pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration in the style of Saul Bass, featuring sharp, jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast red and black, conceptually representing the gritty, neon-lit underworld of Miami.The new Peacock series 'M.I.A.' promises a gritty, stylized exploration of Miami's criminal underbelly.Today in Miami

Peacock's new series 'M.I.A.' follows Etta Tiger Jonze, played by Shannon Gisela, as she dreams of a glamorous life in Miami but must instead navigate the city's dangerous criminal underworld after a family tragedy shatters her plans. The gritty drama also stars Cary Elwes, Danay Garcia, Brittany Adebumola, and others.

Why it matters

The series explores the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by those trying to survive in Miami's criminal underbelly, offering a gritty, realistic portrayal of the city's seedy side beyond the glitz and glamour.

The details

In 'M.I.A.', Shannon Gisela stars as Etta Tiger Jonze, a young woman who dreams of a lavish life in Miami's 'glittering, sub-tropical kingdom.' However, when her family's drug-running business falls apart in tragedy, Etta is forced to navigate the city's dangerous underworld in order to define who she is and what she's capable of. The series was created by Bill Dubuque and also stars Cary Elwes, Danay Garcia, Brittany Adebumola, Dylan Jackson, Alberto Guerra, Maurice Compte, Gerardo Celasco, and Marta Milans.

  • The series premieres on Peacock on May 7, 2026.

The players

Shannon Gisela

An actress starring as the lead character Etta Tiger Jonze in the new Peacock series 'M.I.A.'

Bill Dubuque

The creator, executive producer, and writer of the new Peacock series 'M.I.A.'

Peacock

The streaming platform that will premiere the new series 'M.I.A.'

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The takeaway

The gritty new Peacock series 'M.I.A.' promises to offer a raw, realistic portrayal of the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by those trying to survive in Miami's criminal underworld, providing a counterpoint to the city's glitz and glamour.