Peacock’s New Series M.I.A. Debuts To 57% Rotten Tomatoes Score

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Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque’s new crime thriller can’t quite live up to Netflix’s hit series.

Jason Bateman starred in the Netflix crime drama created by Dubuque and Mark Williams. The show follows a financial advisor who relocates his family to the Ozarks to secretly wash money for a Mexican drug cartel. Over four seasons, from 2017 to 2022, the series was highly praised and received 45 Emmy nominations. Now, one of the show’s creators is working on a new thriller.

The new Peacock crime drama, M.I.A., launched to a mixed reception from Rotten Tomatoes critics. Created by Bill Dubuque and led by showrunner Karen Campbell (known for Outlander and Dexter), the series centers on Etta Tiger Jonze, a woman determined to avenge her family’s murder and rise to become a major crime boss in South Florida.

All nine episodes of M.I.A. are now available on Peacock, and the show has received a 57% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. However, this score is based on only seven reviews, so it’s likely to change as more come in. Currently, there aren’t enough viewer ratings to calculate an audience score.

Bill Dubuque’s latest show has a critic score of 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is lower than his previous hit, Ozark, which averaged 82% across all four seasons. Here’s a comparison of the two series:

RT Critics Score RT Audience Score
Ozark season 1 70% 92%
Ozark season 2 76% 91%
Ozark season 3 98% 88%
Ozark season 4 85% 72%
M.I.A. season 1 57% –

The main cast of the Peacock series features Shannon Gisela, Cary Elwes, Danay Garcia, Brittany Adebumola, Dylan Jackson, Alberto Guerra, Maurice Compte, Gerardo Celasco, and Marta Milans. The show also includes guest appearances by Edward James Olmos, Billy Burke, Sonia Braga, Loretta Devine, Tovah Feldshuh, Tyler Perez, Paul Ben-Victor, and David Denman.

In ScreenRant‘s M.I.A. review, Sean Morrison rated the show six out of 10 stars and writes:

As a big fan of crime thrillers, I was really excited about Peacock’s new series, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. It’s got the same smarts as Ozark – and shares a creator, so the comparison is natural – but it also struggles with some of the same issues. When it’s good, it really shines. The writing is sharp, the plot twists feel earned, and the show does a fantastic job capturing the vibe of South Florida. But sometimes, it tries a little too hard to be clever, which holds it back.

Critics have given M.I.A. mixed reviews. M.N. Miller from FandomWire enjoyed its fast-paced, over-the-top energy, describing it as “bloody, soapy, and pure pulpy fluorescent fun.” Jessica Toomer at Collider felt the show was strongest when it embraced its own unique, more chaotic tone, rather than trying to imitate Ozark. However, Alex Maidy of JoBlo’s Movie Network believes the series is ultimately unsuccessful, despite a strong performance by Shannon Gisela.

Some critics have offered mixed reactions, acknowledging the show’s skill but finding its overall effect inconsistent. Peter Martin from ScreenAnarchy described watching it as a strangely compelling, yet unsettling experience – like ‘being on a seesaw with an alligator’ – but still easily watchable. Pramit Chatterjee of Digital Mafia Talkies highlighted the show’s quick-paced dialogue and vibrant South Florida setting. However, Sherin Nicole at RogerEbert.com, while appreciating the show’s style and revenge plot, ultimately didn’t find it to her taste.

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2026-05-07 23:49