New Crime Drama 'M.I.A.' Premieres on NBC and Peacock
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The crime drama series 'M.I.A.' premieres on NBC on May 14 and is available on Peacock. The show follows a young tour guide in South Florida whose family secretly runs drugs for a cartel, as she travels to Miami to find her estranged aunt.
Facts First
- Premieres on NBC May 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and is currently streaming on Peacock
- Set in South Florida, following 21-year-old tour guide Etta Tiger Jonze
- Etta's family runs drugs for a major cartel
- First season consists of nine episodes, beginning at the family marina in the Florida Keys
- Etta travels to Miami to find her estranged aunt Carmen
What Happened
The crime drama series 'M.I.A.' premieres on NBC on Thursday, May 14 and is currently streaming on Peacock. The series, co-created by Bill Dubuque, is set in South Florida. The protagonist is Etta Tiger Jonze, a 21-year-old tour guide in her family's boating business, played by Shannon Gisela. Her family secretly runs drugs for a major cartel. The nine-episode season begins at the Tiger Jonze marina in the Florida Keys, where Etta travels to Miami to find her estranged aunt, Carmen, played by Danay Garcia. In Miami, she meets Lovely, a Haitian immigrant played by Brittany Adebumola, and her cousin Stanley, played by Dylan Jackson. Other characters include cartel consigliere Ellais (Alberto Guerra), plastic surgeon Maribel (Selenis Leyva), and motel owner Lena (Tovah Feldshuh). Episode titles include 'Fault Lines' and 'Original Sin', the latter featuring a flashback to 25 years ago.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy crime dramas or family-centric thrillers, you now have a new series to watch on NBC or via the Peacock streaming service. The show's setting in South Florida and its focus on a young woman navigating a dangerous family secret may offer a fresh perspective within the genre.
What's Next
The series may attract viewers familiar with co-creator Bill Dubuque's work or those interested in stories set in the Florida Keys and Miami. Its performance on NBC and Peacock could influence whether additional seasons are produced.