‘Parks and Recreation’ Meets ‘Indiana Jones’ in Amy Poehler’s New Peacock Series
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.
In short
- Amy Poehler leads Peacock’s archaeological comedy *Dig*.
- Four women uncover a priceless artefact in Greece.
- Their discovery draws them into an international conspiracy.
Explained simply
Archaeologists study human history by examining objects, buildings and other remains from the past. Excavations are organised digs where teams uncover and record these finds, often working under time pressure and with rules about how artefacts should be handled and protected.
The series is based on Kate Myers’ novel Excavation and centres on four women archaeologists working at a site in Greece. Amy Poehler plays Elise, with Antonia Thomas, Geraldine Viswanathan and Fina Strazza as fellow archaeologists; Hugh Laurie plays Neville, the head of the team.
The story brings together the day-to-day work and tensions of a team with a mystery involving a valuable artefact. Its setting draws on a familiar feature of adventure stories—archaeological discoveries can raise questions about who owns the past and how it should be preserved.