Peacock spy TV series offers compelling thrills
Roger Ebert • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Ponies" is a Peacock espionage thriller set in 1977 Moscow, following American-born CIA wives Bea (Emilia Clarke) and Twila (Haley Lu Richardson) as they take on their deceased husbands' spy roles to investigate a conspiracy.
- The series blends classic Cold War spy aesthetics with meticulous character development, balancing humor and intensity through the dynamic between Bea's kindness and Twila's sharp wit.
- While the show excels in visual style, costume design, and strong lead performances, it occasionally relies too heavily on late-’70s music and features some underdeveloped supporting characters.
- Subplots, such as the marital struggles of CIA analyst Ray Szymanski and his wife, sometimes feel padded, but the main
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