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The Miniature Wife

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2026 | 1 seasons | Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Sex and the City or BEEF, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

Lindy and Les, a married writer and scientist, are forced to re-evaluate the power balances in their relationship after a freak accident shrinks Lindy down to 6 inches tall.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 571K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Jennifer Ames, Steve Turner

  • Elizabeth BanksLindy McMichael Littlejohn
  • Matthew MacfadyenLes Littlejohn
  • Zoe Lister-JonesVivienne
  • Sofia RosinskyLulu Littlejohn
  • O-T FagbenleRichard Paul Wear
  • Sian CliffordTerry Leyland
  • Aasif MandviMartin Mucklowe