Peacock's 'Ponies' Plots Major Emmy Run for 2026 Awards

Peacock's spy dramedy "Ponies" is set to compete heavily at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, with the series submitting across 20 categories. Emilia Clarke, a four-time nominee, is being recognized for her lead role as Bea, a CIA operative operating in Moscow in 1977.

Haley Lu Richardson, who plays co-lead Twila, will be submitted in the supporting actress category. Several other series regulars are also slated for consideration in supporting performer categories. The show's co-creators, Susanna Fogel and David Iserson, are submitting the premiere episode for writing and directing.

"Ponies" premiered all episodes on January 15, 2026, and has achieved a Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes with a 96% score. Critics have lauded the series as an "endearing spy caper." The narrative follows two secretaries at the American Embassy in Moscow who become CIA operatives after their husbands are mysteriously killed, uncovering a Cold War conspiracy. The series is co-created by David Iserson and Susanna Fogel, who also executive produce alongside Mike Daniels and Jessica Rhoades.