Peacock’s latest offering is a high-concept dramedy that delivers exactly what it says on the tin. Starring Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks, "The Miniature Wife" follows a married couple struggling to navigate the fallout of a freak lab accident that has shrunk Lindy Littlejohn (Banks) to a mere six inches tall. Needless to say, life at one-twelfth scale requires a significant adjustment period for everyone involved.
Based on a short story by Manuel Gonzales, the series finds a sweet spot between science fiction, romance, and comedy, even if its central premise leans toward the delightfully quirky. It explores the domestic friction and absurd logistical hurdles of a marriage literally out of balance.
