The first thing to know about The Miniature Wife, Peacock’s new dramedy based on Manuel Gonzales’ short story, is that the title is not metaphorical. Or, rather, that it is in the sense that it centers on a woman who feels diminished in her marriage — but that those sentiments quickly become literalized when Lindy (Elizabeth Banks) is accidentally reduced to a six-inch height by her scientist husband, Les (Matthew Macfadyen).
The second thing to know is that despite that head-turningly bizarre concept, The Miniature Wife offers too little payoff to hold on to one’s attention for long. Too sour to choke down when it’s not too treacly to swallow, this ten-episode slog probably could have done with some downsizing itself.
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The Bottom Line A big misfire.
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