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Peacock has canceled Ponies after one season. Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, along with co-creator David Iserson and other cast members, reacted on social media with gratitude and reflections on the show’s seven-year journey and its impact, while expressing pride in what was made and appreciation for the fans who watched.
Peacock has canceled Ponies after a single season. The Cold War-era espionage drama, headlined by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson as Bea and Twila, followed two embassy workers who become CIA operatives after their husbands’ deaths. Despite largely positive reviews, the series did not crack Nielsen’s top streaming originals after its January 15 binge release, and was produced by Universal Television.
Peacock has canceled the Cold War spy thriller Ponies after its eight-episode first season, despite positive critical reception (a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score) and a high-profile cast led by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson; the series debuted Jan. 15, but Peacock does not release regular streaming ratings and Ponies did not appear on Nielsen’s top streaming charts. The show was co-created by David Iserson and Susanna Fogel and produced by Universal Television.
Peacock canceled Ponies after one season despite strong critical praise (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and positive viewer response, citing insufficient viewership to justify renewal. Set in 1977 Moscow, the espionage series stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson as Bea and Twila, embassy workers who become CIA operatives, with Season 1 ending on multiple cliffhangers that won’t be resolved without a new season.
Variety’s Power of Women London honored five leading women—Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Clarke, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Corrin and Hannah Waddingham—with a surprise appearance by Dame Joan Collins; Clarke spoke about her brain hemorrhages and recovery, Corrin noted being the first non-binary Icon of the Year recipient, and the event underscored female empowerment, community, and advocacy in the industry.
Emilia Clarke spoke publicly about surviving two brain hemorrhages in her twenties, describing years of fatigue and other symptoms she initially ignored. Now leading the brain-recovery charity SameYou, she credits neuroscience work with David Putrino at Mount Sinai for her renewed energy and sense of self after the trauma, and she spoke about the ongoing impact of brain injury while at Variety’s Power of Women London event.
Emilia Clarke delivered a moving speech at Variety’s Power of Women London about surviving two brain hemorrhages in her 20s, revealing she and her mother founded the charity SameYou to improve brain-injury aftercare. She stressed that recovery is as vital as survival, highlighted gaps in rehabilitation, and credited ongoing support and medical guidance for her belated recovery and ability to continue acting.
Emilia Clarke, who played G’iah in Secret Invasion, tells Variety she’s sorry for the series and laughs at its reception, calling it one of the MCU’s biggest missteps. The show’s criticism focused on surprising deaths (like Maria Hill), murky plotting, and opening credits revealed to be created with generative AI, with the finale’s overpowered visuals drawing particular ire. Clarke stresses she doesn’t take fan reaction personally, notes she chooses projects she wants to pursue, and suggests G’iah’s story is unlikely to be revisited in the MCU.
Emilia Clarke says she’s finally grateful for Game of Thrones after the finale and her Emmy loss, while defending the showrunners and acknowledging past missteps; a federal judge rules the Kennedy Center cannot be renamed or closed for two years by its board without Congress approval; Jorge Gutiérrez withdraws from Amazon’s GenAI Creators’ Fund amid backlash over AI use; and Nick Bilton envisions a gonzo, multi‑platform future for 60 Minutes, though staff express concerns about the shift.
Emilia Clarke says she doesn’t regret joining big franchises, stressing that Thrones’ finale wasn’t her fault and joking about the mixed receptions to Solo: A Star Wars Story, Terminator Genisys, and Secret Invasion; she’s learned to be more selective now, grateful for Thrones and the experiences it opened up.
Emilia Clarke discusses the GoT salary rumors (captioning the $300k-per-episode figure as inflated), details two brain hemorrhages she suffered during the Thrones years and her brain-injury charity SameYou, and explains how she redefined success by saying no more often and choosing projects she genuinely enjoys—from Next Life to Ponies—while embracing producer roles and a career focused on process and personal fulfillment rather than chasing fame.
BuzzFeed’s Screen Time highlights Ponies on Peacock as the must-watch this weekend, praising Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson for their chemistry as two 1977 embassy secretaries who become CIA operatives amid a Moscow conspiracy; the piece also references other current TV picks like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Tell Me Lies.
Emilia Clarke revealed she briefly broke a rib while filming intimate scenes for Peacock’s PONIES, a Cold War drama in which Bea seduces several KGB agents; she said it wasn’t a full break, just a partial rib pop, and co-star Haley Lu Richardson corroborated the injury. The show, set in 1977 Moscow, is now streaming on Peacock.
Emilia Clarke stars in Peacock’s Ponies, a 1977 Moscow-set spy caper about Bea and Twila, two Americans drawn into undercover work after their CIA husbands’ deaths. The series blends witty capers with an evolving friendship and emotional depth, anchored by Clarke in her first leading TV role since Game of Thrones, with a cliffhanger hinting at a Season 2 continuation.
The Hollywood Reporter’s review finds Ponies, Peacock’s Moscow-set spy thriller led by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, stylish and entertaining with strong period design and performances, but hampered by imprecise writing and underdeveloped characters, resulting in a watchable yet forgettable series that only revs up toward the end.