M.I.A.

M.I.A. (2026) had enough interesting ideas to keep me watching, but the execution never fully came together. The mob storyline was easily the most engaging part of the season and hinted at a much more compelling show than what ultimately unfolded. Unfortunately, the main character never clicked with me. Her progression felt difficult to believe, even with the level of suspension of disbelief the series asks of its audience, making it hard to stay invested in her journey. The biggest issue was the inconsistent writing. Character motivations and decisions often felt like they changed from episode to episode depending on what the plot needed, rather than what made sense for the characters themselves. Elías Pérez is a good example: he’s built up as an unpredictable, ruthless maniac, but outside of one memorable encounter with the Russian mob, he rarely lives up to that reputation and is instead repeatedly outmatched—most notably by Carmen. Moments like that made several of the show’s major players feel less intimidating than they were intended to be. In the end, M.I.A. is watchable and has flashes of potential, but uneven character writing, unconvincing development, and inconsistent execution keep it from rising above average.