Peacock is preparing a significant content launch with its upcoming 10-episode comedy series, Dig. The project marks a high-profile creative reunion between Amy Poehler and Mike Schur, the duo behind the beloved sitcom Parks and Recreation.
The 11-year reunion of the Parks and Rec architects
Amy Poehler and Mike Schur are returning to their collaborative roots for the first time since Parks and Recreation concluded its run over a decade ago. As the report notes, this project represents a major professional pivot for Poehler, who is stepping back into a scripted starring role for the first time in nearly ten years. Since her last major scripted appearance in the 2017 Wet Hot American Summer spin-off, Poehler has largely focused her energy on producing, podcasting, and unscripted hosting.
The creative team behind Dig includes more than just the lead stars. While Poehler and Schur wrote the pilot, Schur and his wife, J.J. Philbin, will serve as co-showrunners and writers for the full 10-episode run. Both Poehler and Schur maintain overall deals with Universal Television, making this a strategic move for the broadcaster's stremaing platform.
A Greek excavation site triggers an international conspiracy
The narrative of Dig is set at an archaeological excavation site in Greece and follows four women at different stages of their lives.. Based on the 2023 bestselling novel Excavations by Kate Myers, the story follows the group as they make a discovery that has the potential to rewrite human history. According to the source, this finding quickly thrusts the characters into the center of a "wild, high-stakes international conspiracy ."
This high-concept premise suggests that Dig will be one of Peacock's most ambitious comedy undertakings. Unlike traditional sitcoms, the series requires a higher production budget to accommodate its international scope and a narrative that blends comedy with mystery and intrigue.
Hugh Laurie and an ensemble of diverse archaeologists
Hugh Laurie will star as Neville, a British professor who acts as a mentor to the team at the excavation site. The ensemble cast includes Geraldine Viswanathan as Dylan,a returning team member, Antonia Thomas as Clare,the head preservationist, and Fina Strazza as Patty, an undergraduate assistant. Poehler herself will play Elise, the lead archaeologist at the site.
The casting choice offers a unique opportunity for Laurie to return to his comedic roots . While many American viewers recognize him for his dramatic work, the report highlights his status as comedy royalty in the UK. The series also features recurring and guest cast membrs such as Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing, and George Basil.
The unrevealed nature of the 'Excavations' dicovery
Several critical details regarding the plot of Dig remain tightly under wraps. While the source confirms that a "shocking discovery" drives the international conspiracy, the specific nature of what the archaeologists find has not been disclosed. It is also unclear how much the series will deviate from the plot of Kate Myers' original novel .
The production team has yet to release further specifics on how the genre-bending elements will be balanced. Fans are left to wonder if the show will lean more heavily into the satirical comedy typical of Schur’s work or the high-stakes tension of a global mystery. The series is scheduled to arrive in its entirety on Peacock on November 23, 2026.
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