Fans excited to stream the series say it looks like The Punisher meets Cross
Some fans reckon the forthcoming crime drama bears a striking resemblance to a live-action Grand Theft Auto.
A release date has been announced for a highly anticipated series from the creators of several hit shows. The team behind the upcoming production includes talent that has 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 service 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. That series concluded with an impressive overall rating of 86% on review site Rotten Tomatoes, meaning expectations are understandably high for this new venture, reports the Mirror.
According to its synopsis, the nine-part series centres on a young woman, Etta Tiger Jonze, who is restless in the Florida Keys. But when her family’s drug-running business shatters in tragedy, Etta embarks on a dangerous journey through Miami’s neon-lit underbelly that will define who she is and what she’s ultimately capable of.
Shannon Gisela leads the cast as Etta, alongside Cary Elwes, who portrayed Mayor Larry in Stranger Things, as well as 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 cast also features Gerardo Celasco, who has appeared in The Waterfront, and Marta Milans from White Lines. Karen Campbell, who has also penned episodes of Dexter and Outlander, serves as showrunner.
It has additionally been confirmed that Alethea Jones is credited as executive producer and director for the first two episodes, having previously helmed three episodes of High Potential. Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Mairzee Almas, Ben Semanoff, and John Dahl are the remaining directors for the rest of the season.
Viewers have already been voicing their excitement for the series since the trailer dropped recently. Some remarked that the Miami setting and appearance of the female-led cast reminded them of what has been revealed about the highly anticipated title Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to launch later that year.
The eagerly awaited game is set in Vice City, which is modelled on Miami and is expected to include a playable female character.
One person shared on social media: “We got live action Lucia from GTA 6 before GTA 6. Can’t wait.” Others drew comparisons to similar programmes, with one person commenting: “So it’s like The Punisher meets Cross.”
M.I.A. is streaming on Paramount+ from May 7.
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