Television fans are flocking to streaming service Peacock to devour the new Cold War spy series 'Ponies', starring Emilia Clarke, with many hailing the show as 'unbelievably good' and an instant binge-watch.
A Gripping Cold War Conspiracy
Created by Susanna Fogel (Booksmart) and David Iserson (Mad Men, New Girl), the fictional series is set in 1977. It follows two secretaries, Beatrice 'Bea' Grant (Clarke) and Twila Hasbeck (Haley Lu Richardson), whose husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances. The widows are subsequently recruited by the CIA and tasked with a dangerous mission: to honey-trap high-level KGB agents in Moscow to uncover a conspiracy.
The show, which consists of eight episodes each around 50 minutes long, was released on Peacock on January 15, 2026. Clarke had previously spoken about the physically demanding nature of filming, including breaking a rib during intense intimate scenes, but for audiences, the final product is proving worth the effort.
Viewers Demand a Second Season
Social media has been flooded with praise for the series following its release. One viewer, @maggieofthetown, declared: 'I need everyone to binge this ASAP so I can get a Season 2.' They praised the chemistry between Clarke and Richardson, calling their performances 'electric'.
Another fan, @Tv_reh, claimed it was 'one of the best new shows of the year', applauding its mix of spy mystery, action, and comedy. The sentiment was echoed by @KongoZande, who stated: 'That was some great TV from start to finish. Best thing Emilia Clarke has done since GoT.'
Attention to detail in the 1970s period setting has also been highlighted, with @bri___edits commending how believable the show looks as a period piece.
Availability and Future Prospects
Unfortunately for UK audiences, the show does not yet have a confirmed release date. However, the strong demand from viewers who have already binged the entire first season could potentially accelerate international distribution deals, meaning British fans might get to see it sooner than anticipated.
The cast also includes Adrian Lester as Dane Walter and Artjom Gilz as Andrei Vasiliev.
In related news, Clarke's former Game of Thrones co-star Sophie Turner recently stated she was 'very happy' with her character Sansa's ending, a contrast to the criticism surrounding the conclusions for other characters like Clarke's Daenerys Targaryen. This comes as a new Game of Thrones prequel series airs, which has itself drawn mixed reactions from viewers.
