Overview
- Peacock’s eight-episode series follows two American embassy wives in 1977 Moscow who return undercover after their husbands are reported dead.
- Reviewers highlight a lighter, witty spy tone that blends tension with humor, drawing comparisons to The Americans and Burn Notice.
- Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson earn strong notices for their chemistry and range, with critics singling out their work as the show’s anchor.
- Supporting turns from Adrian Lester and Harriet Walter receive praise, and Artjom Gilz’s KGB antagonist is cited as a standout.
- Period craft is a focal point, including detailed costumes, wigs, sets, and a vintage 3:2 visual aesthetic; critics were supplied all eight episodes, with AV Club noting a Jan. 15 Peacock premiere and other coverage citing Jan. 14.