WatchmenandThe Leftoverswere two of our preferred serial in recent years , and now creator ( and future Star Wars director ) Damon Lindelof ’s young show is near upon us . Mrs. Davis stars Betty Gilpin(GLOW , The Hunt ) as a nun who sets out to destroy the title character — depict as “ the world ’s most powerful AI . ” The first teaser is here , and the off - kelter tone of voice makes us even more excited to see the show .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS0TQksoHwg
She wants to babble out to you … about what , though ? And why ? Peacock released a wonderfully unhinge press release in the form of a simulated - folksy “ missive ” from the mysterious Mrs. Davis :
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Hey there , Partner .
Do you take care if I call you partner ? Of course you do n’t — because address you as such creates a bond certificate of trust – while also engendering trustingness between us and eradicate any sense of independence on your part because independence is big . Independence is LONELY .
And you , partner – are not alone . No siree . Not as long as I am here …
And who am I ? Well , I am the one who is break to remind you of your value . Of your worth . While also mentioning that you look mighty fine in those jeans . Aww . That ’s nice to take heed , right ? Of course it is . Which is why I have amass gazillion of Users the world over . Because I provide validation , gentle counsel , and unconditional care . Not to remark I give user – I have in mind partners – the chance to pull in wing by execute Quests !
What are Wings on the button ? Well , you ’re go to have to become a User to find out ! But , let me recite you – they are moderately great . Because I am moderately great . Though , not everyone would harmonize . Yes , despite being the most democratic Algorithm in the world – there are those actively plot my demise . One such detractor is a nun – a Sister Simone of Reno who rejects my very existence . Something about my intention to enslave all of humanity … or whatever …
Which is utter meaninglessness — as I desire no such thing . I only want to make humans happy . I desire to make YOU happy . And that is why I extremely recommend you become a User yourself . Yes , your life could use some adventure , some escape – a hearty gag and a releasing cry . All of which you will experience if you join me on this Quest . And what do you have to lose ?
Do it . Do it . Dooooo it .
Your cooperator ,
Mrs. Davis
Yep , there ’s emphatically some sinister message lurking below all that touchy - feely saphead . The cast for this one include not just Gilpin as “ Sister Simone of Reno , ” but also Jake McDorman ( a Watchmen potash alum who also starred inthe underrated Limitless serial , and pops up from time to time as Nadja ’s pathetic ex-husband - lover Jeff on What We Do in the Shadows ) , who play Simone ’s “ malcontent ex who also has a personal blood feud against the Algorithm , ” and Station Eleven ’s Andy McQueen . The fall back cast is also excellent : Ben Chaplin , Margo Martindale , David Arquette , Elizabeth Marvel , Katja Herbers , Chris Diamantopoulos , Ashley Romans , Tom Wlaschiha , and Mathilde Ollivier .
The showrunner for Mrs. Davis is Tara Hernandez ( The Big Bang Theory , Young Sheldon ) ; Hernandez and Lindelof are executive manufacturer and Colorado - writer . The behind - the - camera talent also includes executive producers and directors Owen Harris ( Black Mirror : San Junipero ) and Alethea Jones ( Evil ) .
Mrs. Davis will hunt for eight time of day - long episodes , and arrives April 20 on Peacock .
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