PONIES
Created by Susanna Fogel, David Iserson
On Peacock
A Cold War spy thriller centered on two women navigating Moscow's shadows to uncover the conspiracy behind their husbands' deaths, balancing espionage tension with intimate female partnership.
In 1977 Moscow, two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest") become CIA operatives and uncover a Cold War conspiracy their husbands were killed for.
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Is PONIES scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is PONIES sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does PONIES leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is PONIES easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is PONIES violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
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Everything like PONIES, and what each one shares →
Like PONIES
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as PONIES
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like PONIES, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like PONIES, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like PONIES, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
