Peacock Releases Trailer for Amy Poehler Comedy Dig

Peacock has released the official trailer for Dig, a comedy series starring Amy Poehler and Hugh Laurie, ahead of its scheduled premiere on November 23, 2026. The first season is set to have 10 episodes, according to promotional information for the series. Poehler plays Elise, an archaeologist working at a Greek excavation with a team that includes college students. Laurie plays Neville, a celebrated British archaeologist who leads the dig. The story turns on the team’s discovery of a rare artifact, which draws them into an adventure and an international conspiracy, according to the series synopsis. The trailer introduces tensions over who receives credit for the discovery. In the scenes shown, Elise’s colleague argues that telling Neville about the artifact could allow him to claim recognition, while excavating it themselves could put Elise in line for credit. The series presents this as part of a fictional plot, not a report of a real archaeological find. The trailer also depicts Neville telling Elise he plans to retire, then reversing course and saying he will stay another year. Elise’s career prospects and her relationship with her senior colleague form part of the...