Peacock continues with the latest series from Bill Dubuque, who is best known as the co-writer of Netflix’s “Ozark” with Mark Williams. The upcoming crime thriller is titled “MIA”
The deal to get the series was described as an “extremely competitive situation” in a press release about the series. MRC will produce the drama, with Karen Campbell (“Outlander,” “Dexter”) serving as executive producer and showrunner. In addition, Stefano Sollima, the creator and director of “ZeroZeroZero” and the Italian series “Gomorrah,” will direct and serve as executive producer.
The drama centers on Etta Tiger Jonze, a woman for whom drug dealing is a family affair. But when her family is killed in front of her, Etta sets out on her own quest for justice. As Etta seeks to avenge her blood relatives, she will also build bonds with her adopted family, “setting in motion her journey from powerless orphan to South Florida’s most powerful crime queen,” according to the series’ official logline.
This isn’t the first time MRC has produced a series for Peacock. The production company is also behind the acclaimed “Poker Face” alongside T-Street’s Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman, as well as Natasha Lyonne’s Animal Pictures. The series received four Emmy nominations in 2023. MRC also produced the Peacock comedy “Ted.” Both series will return to the streamer for a second season.
Ozark first aired on Netflix in 2017 from MRC Television and Aggregate Films and quickly became a huge hit for the streamer. The drama centers on Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman), a financial advisor who runs afoul of a Mexican drug cartel. In a desperate attempt to escape with his life, he convinces the cartel to let him, his wife (Laura Linney) and their children move to the Ozarks to start a money laundering scheme on behalf of the criminal organization.
The series received widespread praise, particularly for its script and the acting performances of Bateman, Linney and Julia Garner. During its four seasons, it received a total of 45 Emmy nominations, including three for Outstanding Drama Series. Additionally, Bateman won the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series in 2019 and Garner won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019, 2020 and 2022.
