Peacock is ready to reclaim the former glory of one of the best comedies of the past decade. After the conclusion ofParks and Recreationin 2015, creatorMike SchurandAmy Poehlerare reuniting for a new project.Varietypublicized that the new series has been titledDigand is an adaptation of theKate Myersbook,Excavations. The synopsis for the comedy is as follows:
“Four women working at an archeological dig in Greece are at wildly different crossroads in their lives. When the team uncovers a long-buried secret with the potential to rewrite history, they find themselves at the center of a high-stakes international conspiracy.”
In addition to starring in the project, Poehler has also been reported as co-writing the first episode with Schur. Though this is the first time that the two will reunite on a project, it isn’t Schur’s first project since the celebrated finale ofParks and Rec. The creator had also conceived of the existential comedy,The Good Place. StarringKristen BellandTed Danson, the entire series takes place after the deaths of all the main characters as they find themselves in the afterlife. With an ingenious twist at the end of Season 1,The Good Placewas further proof of Schur’s success in comedy. Fans may be hoping that lightning will strike a second or third time with this follow-up.
‘Dig’ Joins a Roster of Eccentric Programming
Digis set to premiere on Peacock, the streaming service affiliated with Universal Television. Mike Schur and Amy Poehler have had a long-standing relationship with the company in their relationship with NBC.Parks and Recreationwent on for seven seasons in uplifting programming with lovable characters, though it admittedly stumbled in its first season. The new series will go on to streaming, but is not without its own caché.
