# ‘Parks and Recreation’ Meets ‘Indiana Jones’ in Amy Poehler’s New Peacock Series

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/parks-and-recreation-meets-indiana-jones-in-amy-poehlers-new-peacock-series/
- Published: 2026-10-29T03:52:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T04:23:39+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/amy-poehler-dig-peacock-series-parks-and-recreation-replacement/
- Topics: Asia, Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Amy Poehler leads Peacock’s archaeological comedy *Dig*.
- Four women uncover a priceless artefact in Greece.
- Their discovery draws them into an international conspiracy.

## Summary

Amy Poehler will lead *Dig*, a new Peacock comedy set at an archaeological excavation in Greece. Co-created with *Parks and Recreation* showrunner Michael Schur, the series combines workplace comedy with an international conspiracy, marking Poehler’s return to a leading television role.

The 10-episode adaptation of Kate Myers’ 2023 novel *Excavation* follows four women archaeologists who uncover a priceless artefact and become entangled in a threat to their careers. Poehler plays Elise, alongside Antonia Thomas, Geraldine Viswanathan and Fina Strazza; Hugh Laurie plays Neville, a head archaeologist reluctant to retire. The series also stars Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing and Bonita Friedericy.

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