Does technology have a dark side? Artificial Intelligence becomes an all-powerful enemy in “Mrs. Davis.” The Peacock series explores a world where an AI known as Mrs.Davis is in control; now, an unlikely hero is about to take down this menacing modern invention. Betty Gilpin — star of “Glow” and “The Hunt” — portrays a nun whose goal is to bring down Davis. She’s joined by “Dopesick” actor Jake McDorman as an ex with their own concerns about this destructive technology. The project also features “Station Eleven” actor Andy McQueen as Jay.
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This series hails from co-writer and executive producer Damon Lindelof and showrunner/executive producer and writer Tara Hernandez (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Young Sheldon“), who really runs the series. ‘Davis’ represents another step towards sci-fi drama that Lindelof has keenly navigated with prior titles — his work notably includes 2019’s “Watchmen” series as well as “The Leftovers” and “Lost.” Lindelof created the series with Tara Hernandez. The writer has worked with popular comedies like “The Big Bang Theory” and its spin-off “Young Sheldon.” Their creative pairing came about as Lindelof was looking for ways to step back from showrunner duties; together, they found an argument about an app at the heart of their idea. “Within half an hour, it was. That’s what the nuns should be fighting against. Because if that app existed, it would ultimately replace God,” Lindelof told Vulture.
The series also co-stars Jake McDorman and Andy McQueen star, along with recurring cast Ben Chaplin, Margo Martindale, David Arquette, Elizabeth Marvel, Katja Herbers, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ashley Romans, Tom Wlaschiha and Mathilde Ollivier.
The series’ official synopsis:
“Mrs. Davis” is the world’s most powerful Artificial Intelligence. Simone is the nun devoted to destroying Her. Who ya got?
Technology meets its match in the new Peacock series “Mrs. Davis.” The series premieres April 20 with four episodes — new episodes debut every Thursday afterward. Watch the trailer below.