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Peacock Cancels 'Laid' After One Season

Its underperformance in Nielsen rankings leaves its long-term prospects with other platforms uncertain.

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Overview

  • Peacock confirmed on May 29 that it will not renew 'Laid' for a second season.
  • The eight-episode series starred Stephanie Hsu as Ruby Yao, who investigates the mysterious deaths of her former lovers.
  • All episodes premiered simultaneously on December 19, 2024, exclusively on Peacock.
  • Despite its unique dark romantic-comedy premise and ensemble cast, the show failed to enter Nielsen’s streaming top rankings or generate significant buzz.
  • It remains unknown whether the series will be shopped to other networks or streaming services for pickup.