Series synopsis
The Miniature Wife is an American drama comedy television series that premiered on Peacock on April 9, 2026. It was created by Jennifer Ames, Steve Turner. It stars Elizabeth Banks, Matthew Macfadyen, Zoe Lister-Jones and Sofia Rosinsky.
Lindy and Les, a married writer and scientist, are forced to re-evaluate the power balances in their relationship after a freak accident shrinks Lindy down to 6 inches tall.
Premise
Lindy and Les, a married writer and scientist, are forced to re-evaluate the power balances in their relationship after a freak accident shrinks Lindy down to 6 inches tall.
Premise: A love story with one little problem.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elizabeth Banks as Lindy McMichael Littlejohn
- Matthew Macfadyen as Les Littlejohn
- Zoe Lister-Jones as Vivienne
- Sofia Rosinsky as Lulu Littlejohn
- O-T Fagbenle as Richard Paul Wear
- Sian Clifford as Terry Leyland
- Aasif Mandvi as Martin Mucklowe
- Steven McCarthy as Nils
Supporting cast
- Tricia Black as Hel
- Miku Martineau as Jackie
- Rachel Wilson as Starla
- Hailey Summer as Dawn
- Linda Emond as Diane
- Dan Lett
- Eva Foote
- Jamillah Ross as Barb
- Elva Mai Hoover as Sue
- Calwyn Shurgold as Fred
- Adam Capriolo as Oliver
- Anthony Diaz as Photographer
Guest cast
- Steven McCarthy as Nils
- Tricia Black as Hel
- Miku Martineau as Jackie
- Rachel Wilson as Starla
- Hailey Summer as Dawn
- Linda Emond as Diane
- Dan Lett
- Eva Foote
- Jamillah Ross as Barb
- Elva Mai Hoover as Sue
- Calwyn Shurgold as Fred
- Adam Capriolo as Oliver
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 9, 2026 | April 9, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lady Tomato and Mr F Tomato-Head Lindy Littlejohn is shrunk to a height of six inches in a technological mishap and is forced to re-evaluate her relationship with husband Les. leading to battle for power. |
April 9, 2026 |
| 2 |
Merry Christmas, Lindy! Lindy adjusts to life by exploring Lulu's doll's house, while Les works to find a way to make her big again, but neither are prepared to face their biggest obstacle of corporate red tape. |
April 9, 2026 |
| 3 |
What Category Is Shrinking Your Wife? While Les devises ways to test his regrowth formula, his colleague has other plans to rescue Lindy. The couple's daughter's untimely arrival home from college for the holidays leaves Les scrambling to come up with an excuse for Lindy's absence. |
April 9, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 9, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2026 |
| Status | continue |