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The Miniature Wife: Peacock Big Stars Small Problems Release Date
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Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen in The Miniature Wife. Image courtesy of Peacock
A strange accident turns a marriage upside down in The Miniature Wife, a new Peacock dramedy starring Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession). All ten episodes will debut on Thursday, April 9, 2026, when the series arrives on the streaming platform as a full-season binge release.
Based on the short story by Manuel Gonzales, The Miniature Wife centers on spouses Lindy and Les as their relationship faces an unexpected crisis after a technological mishap alters the balance of power in their marriage. What begins as a domestic story quickly takes a surreal turn, setting up a mix of comedy, tension, and emotional fallout between the couple.
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Banks plays Lindy, while Macfadyen portrays Les. Their characters must navigate shifting power dynamics after the accident leaves their relationship literally and figuratively changed. The premise blends relationship comedy with speculative twists, giving the show its dramedy tone.
Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks in The Miniature Wife: Image courtesy of Peacock
Several supporting characters help fill out the world around Lindy and Les. The series regular cast includes O-T Fagbenle (The Handmaid’s Tale), Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces), Sian Clifford (Fleabag), and Sofia Rosinsky (Fast Layne). Recurring cast members include Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show), Aasif Mandvi (Evil), Rong Fu (The Sinner), and Tricia Black (Pretty Hard Cases).
Behind the camera, Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner (Boardwalk Empire, Goliath) created the series and serve as showrunners and executive producers. Additional executive producers include Michael Aguilar (I’m Dying Up Here), Suzanne Heathcote (Killing Eve), Banks, Macfadyen, Michael Ellenberg, and Lindsey Springer.
Greg Mottola (Superbad) directs multiple episodes of the season, including the premiere installments. The show is produced by Media Res, the studio behind series such as The Morning Show and Pachinko.
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