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M.I.A. (TV series)

M.I.A.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

M.I.A. is an American crime drama television series created by Bill Dubuque for Peacock. Set in South Florida, it follows Etta Tiger Jonze, a young woman who becomes involved in a violent cartel conflict after her family is attacked. The first season premiered on May 7, 2026, with all nine episodes released at once. Outside the United States, including Canada, the series streams on Paramount+.

Premise

The series follows Etta Tiger Jonze after a tragedy destroys her family’s life and pulls her into Miami’s criminal underworld. She works from inside the city’s cartel network while seeking revenge on those responsible.

Cast and characters

Shannon Gisela plays Etta Tiger Jonze. Reported supporting characters include Lovely and Stanley, who help Etta as she navigates Miami’s criminal scene.

Production

M.I.A. was created by Bill Dubuque, with Karen Campbell serving as showrunner. The series is produced for Peacock, with MRC listed among the production companies.

Release

The first season premiered on Peacock on May 7, 2026 as a full-season drop. NBC aired the pilot episode on May 14, 2026. Outside the United States, the series streams on Paramount+, which includes Canada.

Key facts

  • Shannon Gisela stars as Etta Tiger Jonze.
  • The plot centres on revenge, cartel violence, and Etta’s attempt to dismantle the people responsible for her family’s murder.
  • All nine episodes of season one were released on Peacock on May 7, 2026.
  • NBC later broadcast the pilot episode on May 14, 2026.
  • Outside the United States, the series streams on Paramount+.
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Canadian context

For Canadian viewers, M.I.A. is notable because it streams on Paramount+ outside the United States, which includes Canada according to the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is M.I.A. about?
It is about Etta Tiger Jonze, whose family is devastated by cartel violence, leading her into a revenge-driven fight in Miami’s criminal underworld.
Who created M.I.A.?
The series was created by Bill Dubuque.
Who stars in M.I.A.?
Shannon Gisela stars as Etta Tiger Jonze.
When did M.I.A. premiere?
The first season premiered on Peacock on May 7, 2026.
How many episodes are in season 1?
The first season has nine episodes.
Where can M.I.A. be watched?
It streams on Peacock in the United States and on Paramount+ outside the United States.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.I.A._(TV_series)
    Supports: Creator, showrunner, cast, premise, episode count, release dates, and international streaming information.
  2. Peacock — https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/m.i.a./7682602291462215112
    Supports: Platform availability, season count, and series synopsis.
  3. Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/reviews/mia-review-peacock-1236739894/
    Supports: Premise, setting, creator, and NBC pilot air date.
  4. NBC — https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/peacock-crime-drama-series-mia-pilot-to-air-nbc-date-time
    Supports: Pilot air date, episode count, and cast overview.
  5. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/tv/mia/
    Supports: Series title, creator, season premiere date, platform, episode count, and production company.