Peacock's 'Laid' Delivers Dark Comedy with Stephanie Hsu at the Helm

The new rom-com mystery explores a bizarre curse with sharp humor and standout performances from Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet.

Stephanie Hsu stars as Ruby, a self-absorbed woman discovering that everyone she has slept with is dying in the order of their encounters.
Zosia Mamet co-stars as Ruby's best friend AJ, whose true-crime obsession fuels their investigation into the mysterious deaths.
The series, adapted from an Australian show, balances its macabre premise with sharp jokes, eccentric characters, and rom-com tropes.
Creators Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna craft a fresh, irreverent take on the modern rom-com, emphasizing flawed, complex characters.
The eight-episode series premieres December 19 on Peacock, with bingeable humor and strong performances driving its appeal.