Amazon's new series "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" has become one of the top 5 new series debuts ever for the platform in terms of total viewers in the U.S., and has also claimed the No. 1 spot on Prime Video in over 130 countries. Starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, the show follows two strangers who become involved in a spy agency and enter into an arranged marriage. The series' success is expected to be reflected in Nielsen's streaming charts next month, and it features a star-studded guest cast including Alexander Skarsgård, Eiza González, and Sarah Paulson.
The showrunner of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," Francesca Sloane, discusses the open-ended finale of the series, which leaves the fate of the main characters uncertain. She also talks about the star-studded guest cast, potential season two ideas, and the possibility of a second season, while hinting at the endless possibilities of the world created in the show.
The 2005 hit movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has been reimagined as an eight-episode streaming series starring and produced by Donald Glover, with Maya Erskine as his co-lead. The series, out on Prime Video, follows two spies posing as a married couple and navigating high-risk missions while also facing relationship challenges. Critics have praised the show for its originality, chemistry between the leads, and blending of retro and modern TV elements. Glover received advice from Brad Pitt on putting his own spin on the series, focusing on the relationship aspect.
Amazon's Prime Video has released the first teaser for "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," a series loosely based on the 2005 film. Starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, the show follows two strangers who are recruited by a spy agency and told to pose as a married couple. The teaser showcases their developing relationship amidst gunfights, explosions, and chase scenes, and also reveals the star-studded guest cast. All eight episodes of the season are set to premiere on February 2nd on Prime Video.
