Amy Poehler Returns to TV with Peacock Mystery Dig After a Decade

Amy Poehler is back on the small screen with a new streaming series, marking her first major TV project since Parks and Recreation ended nearly ten years ago. The Hollywood Reporter reveals the show, titled Dig, comes from a reunion with that series' creator, Mike Schur.

Dig follows a team of archaeologists and students at a summer excavation in Greece. Their discovery of a pivotal artifact pulls them into a high-stakes global conspiracy. Poehler told the outlet she brought the idea to Schur, wanting to adapt Kate Myers' novel Excavations.

The ensemble cast includes Hugh Laurie as the site leader, alongside Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas, and Fina Strazza. Poehler said the archaeological setting was a perfect spot to gather comedians, noting the story offered strong roles for women.

Discussing her return, Poehler said she had been contemplating her next move and taking her time. She explained that collaborating with Schur again felt like the ideal scenario, so she held out for a project that truly fit.

The star and Schur both emphasized that Dig is not a follow-up to their previous hit. Poehler described it as a tighter, ten-episode mystery series with a different tone, meant to keep viewers hooked. Schur said their goal was to capture the same enjoyable, fun feeling for the audience. Dig begins streaming on Peacock on November 23.