Like your rom-coms with a twist of murder? Then you’ll love the new Peacock series, ‘Laid’
Like your rom-coms with a twist of murder? Then you’ll love the new Peacock series, ‘Laid’
Stephanie Hsu stars in this twisted tale of love, death, and second chances.
Romantic comedy TV shows are having a great comeback with the likes “Nobody Wants This” and the action version “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” while murder mysteries are always in style, from “Only Murders in the Building” to “The Afterparty.” So, it’s no surprise that Peacock is putting their hands together and launching a rom-com murder mystery in the form of the new dark comedy TV series, “Laid.” Here’s everything you need to know about “Laid” before it drops all eight episodes on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Everything you need to know about ‘Laid’:
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What time will episodes of ‘Laid’ come on Peacock?
“Laid” will have eight 30-minute episodes which all drop on Thursday, Dec. 19. Usually, new shows on Peacock drop at 12 a.m. ET, so it’s likely (but not confirmed) that’s when you can watch “Laid.”
Peacock
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What is ‘Laid’ about?
Peacock’s newest comedy, “Laid,” is landing on Peacock on Thursday, Dec. 19, ready to shake up your holiday binge-watch plans. The show follows Ruby, played by the amazing (and Academy Award-nominated) Stephanie Hsu, an event planner who’s thrown into a wildly awkward (and, honestly, terrifying) situation: her exes start dropping dead one by one, in the exact order she dated them. Yep, this isn’t your typical rom-com – it’s love mixed with blood and death.
Created by Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna, the show is a remake of the Australian series of the same name, that dives into the chaos of modern dating with a darkly funny twist. Along the way, Ruby teams up with her ride-or-die best friend, AJ (played by Zosia Mamet), and reconnects with Richie (Michael Angarano), one of her old flames, to figure out what’s going on. Each ex is bound to bring a mix of laughs, drama, and cringe-worthy revelations as Ruby navigates her very, very complicated love life.
How to watch ‘Laid’ from anywhere
If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch “Laid” as you normally would, you can still catch all the romance and mystery no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to subscribe to Peacock in order to stream “Laid” with a VPN.
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Who are the main characters of ‘Laid’?
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Ruby: Played by Stephanie Hsu, Ruby is an event planner whose life takes a bizarre turn when her ex-lovers start dying in the order she dated them. Now, she’s got to confront her past relationships and (current) personal issues.
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AJ: Played by Zosia Mamet, AJ is Ruby’s best friend. A true crime enthusiast, she helps Ruby to retrace her romantic history to try and figure out why they’re all dying.
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Richie: Michael Angarano plays Richie - one of Ruby’s significant ex-boyfriends… who may or may not rekindle a romance with Ruby.
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Isaac: Played by Tommy Martinez, Isaac is another of Ruby’s ex-lovers.
Additional guest stars include Simu Liu, Kate Berlant, Alexandra Shippwho, Andre Hyland, David Denman, John Early, Ettore “Big E” Ewen, Chloe Fineman, Olivia Holt, and Finneas O’Connell.
Who are the creators behind ‘Laid’?
The creators of “Laid” leave behind them a serious body count of successful comedies (see what I did there?). Nahnatchka Khan created hit shows like “Don’t Trust the B–– in Apartment 23” and “Fresh Off the Boat.” She’s also directed great rom-com features like “Always Be My Maybe” and the horror-comedy “Totally Killer.”
Joining her is Sally Bradford McKenna, whose Emmy-nominated work spans some of TV’s most beloved comedies. She’s written and produced for classics like “Will & Grace” and brought her talents to “The Goldbergs” and “Ghosted.”
Check out where to stream some of their other projects below:
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Young Rock
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Don't Trust the B—— in Apartment 23
April 11, 2012After a naive Midwestern girl’s big city dreams are dashed her first week in New York, she finds herself living with her worst nightmare in this hilarious, contemporary comedy about a female odd couple who are surrounded by an outrageous cast of characters.
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Fresh Off the Boat
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Always Be My Maybe
May 31, 2019Reunited after 15 years, famous chef Sasha and hometown musician Marcus feel the old sparks of attraction but struggle to adapt to each other’s worlds.
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Totally Killer
September 28, 2023When the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer” returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.
