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Season 1 – The Miniature Wife

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In this relationship dramedy about a couple struggling with the imbalance of power in their marriage, a husband (a scientist) makes his wife (a novelist with writer's block) feel figuratively small and unheard. Then, he accidentally shrinks her to six inches tall so now she's literally small and unheard as the metaphor becomes real. This is an exploration of the fragility of love and ambition, cloaked in the absurdity of its premise. But at its core, it's a love story and a remarriage story. As they struggle to navigate the sobering truth of her new, miniature reality, they are forced to confront whether their marriage -- and their love -- can survive. Perhaps, miniaturization is the epic reset these two needed to tackle the biggest crisis of their lives and fall in love all over again.

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The Miniature Wife — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Packing big performances by Banks and Macfadyen, The Miniature Wife's premise risks running out of steam, but it keeps the laughs coming and manages not to shrink under pressure.

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Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Apr 14
3/5
It is a pleasant enough diversion. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman TIME Magazine Apr 10
The surface weirdness of The Miniature Wife frees it up to defy genre conventions. Go to Full Review
Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter Apr 10
The Miniature Wife offers too little payoff to hold on to one’s attention for long. Too sour to choke down when it’s not too treacly to swallow, this ten-episode slog probably could have done with some downsizing itself. Go to Full Review
Josh Bell New Scientist Apr 15
The drawn-out, 10-episode show isn't a particularly worthwhile addition to the sci-fi shrinking canon. Go to Full Review
Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media Apr 14
4/5
This series shrinks an explosive marriage into a massively tiny problem. The Miniature Wife is compellingly chaotic, with fun and flawed characters and an intriguing premise. Go to Full Review
Ann Marie Hourihane Irish Independent Apr 14
There are things in this strange yet light drama that misfire: the tiny Lindy bonding with a toy astronaut is just plain dumb, rather than refreshingly silly, for example. But it is amusing and in its own way surprising. Go to Full Review
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No N. @nonon1212 8h Sad when you have to stop watching a show because the absolute overuse of the f-word. I get when you sprinkle it in for effect occasionally, but when every other sentence contains it, it gets super distracting and annoying. Will say the actors were very good tho. See more Oscar L @RT57937757 1d I thought that this show would be something my grandkids would like and we could watch it together. Something like "Honey I shrunk the kids" or "the incredible shrinking woman" but NOOO WAY! I had to turn it off due to the terrible disgusting language. The blonde woman on it has such a filthy mouth on her and even the kids use the "F" word quite often. What's wrong with the people that made this show? Why the language. I watched about 15 minutes with out my grandchildren and I couldn't take the filth anymore. A half star is still too much of a rating for this piece of a trash show. It doesn't deserve a rating at all. See more Ninoska A @RT87408143 1d I really enjoyed this show. It leans into the ridiculous and extreme, leaving me laughing at just how unhinged the characters are while also speaking poignantly about the complex nature of family, love, relationships, and trauma. See more Erick F @chipconcord 1d From its visual ambition to its narrative execution, this series oscillates between the surreal and a stark, sometimes jarring reality. While it admittedly takes a few episodes to find its footing, the payoff is profound. Once the series hits its stride, it demands your full emotional attention—I found myself moved to tears on several occasions. There is a rare vulnerability in how this story is brought to the screen, and while my personal connection to the material might have amplified the experience, the emotional depth is consistent across the entire ensemble. If you stick through the early world-building, you'll find a cast of characters that resonates long after the credits roll. See more Rise M. @RT29185448 2d It was fun and entertaining. Not a kid's movie for certain. See more Chloe T @RT80897477 2d in the year 2026 we should not be writing narratives that present gaslighters and emotional abusers as well-intentioned bumblers. i would be very surprised if the showrunners consulted any victims of domestic abuse when they were producing. it shows. do not watch. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 9, 2026 Lady Tomato And Mr. F. Tomato-Head When a world-renowned scientist on the verge of a miraculous scientific breakthrough accidentally shrinks his wife down to six inches tall, their already sizable marital problems grow even larger. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 9, 2026 Merry Christmas, Lindy! Lindy adjusts to her 6-inch-tall life by adventuring around Lulu's dollhouse; Les works to find a way to make her big again, but neither are prepared to face their biggest opposition -- corporate red tape. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 9, 2026 What Category Is Shrinking Your Wife While Les comes up with ways to test his regrowth formula, his colleague has other plans to rescue Lindy; their daughter's untimely arrival home from college for the holidays leaves Les scrambling to come up with an excuse for Lindy's absence. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 9, 2026 Don't Freak Out! RPW takes Lindy on a romantic date to show her he is truly there for her, but her plagiarism scandal looms in the background; back from college, Lulu gets a glimpse at what life would be like back in her hometown. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 9, 2026 Delusional Les grows concerned that Hilton's involvement in his company has ulterior financial motives; Lindy's plagiarized short story is published in The New Yorker to great critical acclaim, while Terry works to keep the real author quiet. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 9, 2026 Happy New Year, Les! Les discovers RPW and Lindy in a compromising position; Lulu decides to expose her mom's plagiarism on the internet, becoming a hero for the day; Les is forced to fake his regrowth technology at a New Year's Eve party for Hilton. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 9, 2026 Hurricane Les Psychological warfare begins as Lindy becomes convinced that Les will never find a way to make her big again; when Jackie strikes a deal to give Lindy the credit for her short story, Lulu discovers how the internet can turn one from hero to villain. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 9, 2026 Gone into the Heart of Darkness Lulu faces the college board and must make a decision about her future; Martin discovers Hilton's military contract plans for their research and tries to warn Les before their life's work is lost. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 9, 2026 Janet Reno A look back on the wedding day of Les and Lindy Littlejohn; with both in-laws coming together, the couple gets a rude awakening at what family life could look like if they follow in their parents' footsteps. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 9, 2026 A Tiny Big Idea With the regrowth formula near completion, Les must break back into the lab to save his wife; Lulu returns from her board review having made a big decision about her future. Details

Season Info

Creator
Jennifer Ames, Steve Turner
Executive Producer
Jennifer Ames, Steve Turner, Michael Aguilar, Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer, Elizabeth Banks, Matthew Macfadyen, Greg Mottola, Suzanne Heathcote
Screenwriter
Jennifer Ames, Steve Turner
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 9, 2026
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