Emilia Clarke’s new spy sequence, Ponies, is coming to Peacock quickly, and the primary opinions are coming in. The Sport of Thrones star co-leads with Haley Lu Richardson as two secretaries working at an American Embassy within the Soviet Union. Nonetheless, their lives change after they be a part of the CIA following the mysterious deaths of their husbands.
Simply forward of its premiere on Peacock, Ponies at the moment has an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The rating will possible fluctuate since there are solely eight opinions, however it’s an early good signal for the upcoming spy sequence.
Early opinions spotlight that the brand new espionage present finds the best stability between humor and suspense, whereas spotlighting two feminine brokers on a spy mission. It’s near-unanimous that the present’s promoting level is the unimaginable chemistry between Clarke and Richardson, the place even their contrasting personalities deliver them collectively to analyze the conspiracy behind their spouses’ deaths.
In ScreenRant’s evaluation of Ponies, Dani Kessel Odom agrees that the 2 leads “have irresistible chemistry” even to the purpose the place audiences will “neglect that Clarkes and Richardson are performing.” The buddy cop is pushed by a “compelling thriller” full of twists and turns, and it’s complemented by the technical achievement of replicating the aesthetics of the Seventies Soviet Union. Regardless of a couple of hiccups within the first half, nevertheless, it seems that the latter episodes amend the uneven pacing.
The optimistic opinions for Ponies are an indication of redemption for Clarke’s TV return for the reason that divisive Marvel Cinematic Universe present, Secret Invasions. The Disney+ sequence, which additionally had political and spy parts, was her first post-Sport of Thrones present, however it was marred with criticism for its lore inconsistencies and failure to ship on its espionage premise.
As well as, her TV monitor file was smeared by the notorious Sport of Thrones season 8, which remains to be closely criticized by viewers in the present day for its rushed pacing and poor story execution, significantly Daenerys Targaryen’s arc. Since 2019, Clarke has appeared in a couple of tasks, together with Netflix’s The Twits and The Pod Era.
Whereas the hopes for Ponies season 2 would rely on viewership and viewers reception, Clarke has a couple of extra reveals and films lined up, together with Prime Video’s crime present based mostly on a Marvel comedian, Prison, and a romantic drama, Subsequent Life.
Alternatively, Ponies is Richardson’s newest present in 4 years after starring within the fashionable HBO sequence The White Lotus for its second installment. She may also be featured within the upcoming action-adventure film, Good Luck, Have Enjoyable, Do not Die, alongside Sam Rockwell.
Ponies will premiere on Peacock on January 15, 2026.