Peacock's 9-Part Action Thriller From 4 Months Ago Deserved One More Season

Published Sep 23, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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Peacock's nine-part action thriller that was released four months ago deserved one more season after presenting a compelling, high-octane story to its audience. There are plenty of crime thrillers on streaming with unique stories, many of which have drawn in a loyal, captivated audience of people who tune in to new episodes and seasons on a constant basis. From the suspense-driven thrills of Netflix's The Beast in Me to the character-focused drama of Apple TV's Black Bird, there have been a number of successful crime thrillers touted on streaming over the years.

One of the most famous of these is Ozark. Co-created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams, the story follows the Byrde family after father and husband Marty are forced to relocate to Missouri to help the cartel he works for launder millions of dollars. The four-season show follows the family as they become more involved in the criminal enterprises built off the cartel, slowly growing in power while dealing with new enemies. The series has earned significant critical praise and is still considered one of the best crime thriller TV shows of all time.

But it's not the only one Dubuque has made for streaming. In May 2026, Dubuque's action-packed thriller M.I.A. was released on Peacock. The nine-episode series focuses on Etta Tiger Jonze, a young woman in Florida Keys who discovers her family's marina is a drug operation front. After an attack by the cartel they work for leads to her family's deaths, Etta assembles an unlikely team to hunt down and kill the people responsible for their murders. It's a compelling premise, made all the more promising by Dubuque's previous streaming thriller.

Peacock's M.I.A. Was Good Enough To Warrant A Second Season

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The cast of M.I.A. was one of the initial selling points, especially Cary Elwes, who stars as Florida investigator Tim Kincaid, who's seeking the truth behind what happened to Etta's family. Etta is portrayed by Shannon Gisela, while Brittany Adebumola plays Lovely and Dylan Jackson plays Stanley, her two closest allies in her quest for revenge. Other main cast members include Danny Garcia, Alberto Guerra, Maurice Compte, Gerardo Celasco, and Marta Milans. All bring the story to life as Etta targets the most important moving parts of the cartel.

The show has a solid pace and features a number of twists and turns throughout its nine-episode story. This includes a deeper look at the cartel as Etta peels back the layers of what her family was involved in. As the story continues, so too does the danger she and her new friends are in, made all the more intense by the protagonist's ultimate goal of seeking vengeance. It makes the show ripe for a follow-up, which, unfortunately, won't come to pass: In September 2026, Peacock cancelled the crime thriller series.

Peacock's Reviews Are A Harsh Reflection Of The Show's Quality

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M.I.A.'s cancellation is made all the more disappointing by how well the show was received by critics. Reviews for M.I.A. compared the show favorably to Ozark, the series being intelligent and realistic to start, with a few moments of convenience that are similar to the Netflix drama's flaws. However, the Peacock thriller holds a 62% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 reviews, a clear indication of its positive quality. While it didn't hit the heights of other popular crime thrillers, reviews praise the intensity and grounded atmosphere, giving it plenty of groundwork for an even better season 2.

Instead, M.I.A. won't be coming back, destined to sit as a single-season show amongst Peacock's library of series that didn't manage to score a continuation. Even so, season 1 is a perfect crime thriller for fans of Ozark, and a testament to how some shows that deserve follow-ups don't always manage to get them.