Peacock shares a brand new teaser for Ponies starring Emilia Clark

Spy fans, prepare to rewind. Peacock has just dropped a stylish new teaser of Ponies, a day before its scheduled trailer release, and it is already filled with a cool old-school spy vibe. Set against the very strained backdrop of 1970s Moscow, the story places Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson at the centre of it, as women whose average life is plunged into the risky world of CIA activities.

The new Ponies teaser is not very long and is very effective, with a feel of two women getting ready to take on the world. Imagery sharp coats, low-key dialogue, and a vibe that combines retro spy thriller with a contemporary sense of style. It does not tell much, but tells enough to create curiosity and excitement. One thing is certain: January 15, 2026, should be marked on your calendars.

And no, though the title is playful, Ponies is not about horses. It is named after spy slang that refers to the “Persons Of No Interest” suggesting that the show would be taking a clever approach to undercover lives and forgotten agents. Aided by mystery, style, and the screen presence of Emilia Clarke, it is already shaping up to be a spy thriller worth watching; it has secrets, suspense and all.

So, what’s Ponies actually about?

Ponies is a fresh Peacock thriller set in Moscow during the year 1977, directly amidst the Cold War pressure. Two apparently invisible secretaries, Bea, played by Emilia Clarke, and Twila, played by Haley Lu Richardson work in the U.S. Embassy. They are regarded as persons of no interest in the spy world.

That changes fast. Bea and Twila get dragged into the realms of CIA activities when their husbands are killed in mysterious ways. They are no longer filling documents, suddenly, they are discovering a conspiracy that could even touch on the Cold War itself.

The contrast between the two leads is what makes the show unique. Bea is very educated, fluent in Russian, and is aware of the political situation. Twila is fearless, small-town and with raw courage. They are an unforeseen spy couple with a strong force combined.

The show combines the traditional spy thrills with a deeply personal narrative of two women leaving the shadows to become powerful. Starting as neglected office employees to becoming improbable spies, their story is the core of the series, and that is what makes Ponies so thrilling.

Emilia Clarke, retro flair and why Ponies feels fresh

It is a pleasure to see Emilia Clarke in such a role, which is so far away from the Mother of Dragons. She would do justice to her role in Ponies, intensifying the Cold War era with her sharp wit, confidence, and versatility as an actress, which makes her play in a spy drama genre equally well as she did in the fantasy series Game of Thrones.

The series is not just about Clarke, though. It seems that the teaser announces that it is stylish, cinematic, and replete with references to classic clothes, which seems like it is from a classic spy movie. It is slick, dark, and unpredictable.

It promises something new that will impress most of the audience. Peacock clearly intends for the show to be something more than a mere spy drama, with female protagonists who get more than a glance, as well as a Cold War that is still relevant in the present day. It should be no surprise that it looks like everyone is going to be buzzing about it in January when it debuts.

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