It’s rare in 2026 to find a dramatic series that is well and truly silly. Silliness is usually strictly the domain of comedy series, but every so often, there’s a series that manages to coax the silliness out of what would usually be a domestic drama. The Curse managed this well, especially with its bonkers, fairy-tale-esque ending, and Beef definitely combined the two genres well with a darker edge, but this unique blend is becoming more and more of an endangered species.
With its latest series, The Miniature Wife, Peacock is trying to bring back the gonzo dramedy in a big way, telling a sci-fi story that is also a romantic comedy, that is also an academic scandal drama, and also a corporate thriller. It’s a lot to take on, and while not everything may be done impeccably, it’s the kind of thoroughly silly show that is definitely needed in this era.
