It is a crime thriller set in Miami (Image: Peacock)
Some viewers reckon the forthcoming crime drama bears a striking resemblance to a live-action Grand Theft Auto.
A release date has been confirmed for the highly anticipated series from the creative minds behind some of television’s biggest hits. The team responsible for the upcoming show includes talent who previously worked on Netflix‘s Ozark and High Potential.
It has now been confirmed that the title M.I.A. will begin streaming in the UK from May 7, exclusively on Paramount+.
The platform is accessible either through a standalone subscription via its own dedicated app, or as an add-on through the Prime Video platform.
M.I.A. is created and written by Bill Dubuque, one of the co-creators of the gritty and widely acclaimed Netflix crime thriller Ozark.
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That series concluded with an impressive overall rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, meaning expectations are understandably high for this new offering, reports the Mirror.
According to its synopsis, the nine-part series centres on a young woman, Etta Tiger Jonze, who finds herself restless in the Florida Keys.
When her family’s drug-running operation is torn apart by tragedy, Etta sets off on a perilous journey through Miami’s neon-lit underbelly that will shape who she truly is and what she is ultimately capable of.
Shannon Gisela leads the cast as Etta, alongside Cary Elwes, who portrayed Mayor Larry in Stranger Things, and Fear The Walking Dead star Danay Garcia.
The ensemble is further bolstered by Grand Army’s Brittany Adebumola, Godfather of Harlem’s Dylan Jackson, Alberto Guerra from Griselda, and Narcos’ Maurice Compte.
The series is streaming next month (Image: Peacock)
The cast also features Gerardo Celasco, who has appeared in The Waterfront, and Marta Milans from White Lines. Karen Campbell, who has also written episodes of Dexter and Outlander, serves as showrunner.
It has additionally been confirmed that Alethea Jones is credited as both executive producer and director for the opening two episodes, having previously helmed three episodes of High Potential. Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Mairzee Almas, Ben Semanoff, and John Dahl are set to direct the remaining episodes of the season.
Viewers have already been voicing their excitement for the series since the trailer was released recently.
Several commented that the Miami backdrop and the appearance of the female-led cast brought to mind what has been revealed of the hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to launch later that year.
The much-awaited game is set in Vice City, a fictional location based on Miami, and is expected to feature a playable female protagonist.
One user wrote on social media: “We got live action Lucia from GTA 6 before GTA 6. Can’t wait.” Others drew comparisons to similar productions, with one commenting: “So it’s like The Punisher meets Cross.”
M.I.A. is streaming on Paramount+ from May 7.