THE MINIATURE WIFE completed its first season with a plot that had been explored before in HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS. The difference lies in TMWโs constant, chaotic, and complicated content, as it searches for marital bliss and balance amid major power struggles between the wife, Lindy (Elizabeth Banks), and the husband, Les (Matthew Macfadyen). At first, it was humorous and interesting, then it got old.
THE MINIATURE WIFE stuck around with too many episodes. A few fewer would have made for tighter story arcs. We got it. I enjoyed the twisty turns of the events and characters far more than the repetitive arguments. I donโt think the writers were clear about what kind of story they were creating. The humor, most of the time, was dark like THE WAR OF THE ROSES. It almost made me cringe with how mean and nasty the husbands and wives could be with each other.
I did enjoy the subplots with their daughter and the company that wanted to take over the science and tech, but all of this was pretty predictable where it would land in the end. Greedy companies donโt change their spots, and more often than not, young women do grow up. Yawn.
THE MINIATURE WIFE produced a definite meh feeling overall. If it comes back for another season, letโs hope the writers take audiences on a different journey within a more limited time frame. One small warning to viewers is the butt load of f-bombs dropped. It seemed to be the staple word in every dialogue. Thank goodness a safe word was made available.
THE MINIATURE WIFE is streaming on Peacock.
