Peacock has ended the run of M.I.A., canceling the Miami-set crime drama after a single season.
The series, created, written and executive produced by Bill Dubuque, premiered May 7 with all nine hour-long episodes released at once. The cancellation comes after the show received attention following its launch, including an additional promotional boost from NBC, which gave M.I.A. a special network airing on May 14.
Details about the reason for Peacock’s decision are unknown.
M.I.A. followed Etta Tiger Jonze, played by Shannon Gisela, whose family is involved in the drug trade. When the family business comes under threat, Etta is pushed into a life she did not anticipate and must rely on her instincts as she moves through Miami’s criminal underground.
The cast also included Cary Elwes, Danay Garcia, Brittany Adebumola, Dylan Jackson, Alberto Guerra, Maurice Compte, Gerardo Celasco and Marta Milans.
A Miami crime story made in Miami
One of the notable elements around M.I.A. was its production footprint. The series was not only set in Miami but also shot there, a distinction described as unusual among shows using the city as a backdrop.
The show arrived with a full-season rollout on Peacock and, shortly afterward, received the rare network showcase on NBC. That extra push followed what was described as significant buzz around the series after its debut.
Behind the camera, Karen Campbell served as showrunner, executive producer and writer on episode 102. Alethea Jones directed the first two episodes and also executive produced.
The rest of the season’s directing lineup included Gwyneth Horder-Payton on episode 103, Marizee Almas on episodes 104 and 105, Ben Semanoff on episodes 106 and 107, and John Dahl on episodes 108 and 109.
MRC is the studio behind M.I.A., with Paramount Global Content Distribution serving as distributor.
With Peacock’s cancellation, M.I.A. ends as a one-season drama consisting of nine hour-long episodes.