On paper, Peacock’s new series Mrs. Davis seems like the TV equivalent to Rachel’s English trifle on Friends — an unexpected mixture of genres, themes, plot points, and more — but it’s a far more delicious surprise, and was wholly intentional to boot. Created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, the series is a thought-provoking epic on the scale of Arthurian legend, while also serving as a hilarious and humanist romp throughout its eight-episode run. But it only took around ten minutes for me to be unmistakably convinced that it was scientifically crafted to hit all my brain’s pleasure centers. It’s not only one of Peacock’s best originals, but it’ll instantly be one of 2023’s most memorable shows.
