Stephanie Hsu might be dealing with a sex curse in Laid trailer
Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once) is diving into a whole new kind of chaos—this time, in the form of a mysterious, possibly supernatural sex curse. Teaming up with The Decameron’s Zosia Mamet, Hsu stars in Peacock’s upcoming dark comedy series Laid, a twisted rom-com that’s equal parts hilarious, unsettling, and totally binge-worthy.
Deadly Dating History: What Is Laid About?
Hsu takes on the role of Ruby, a woman whose love life takes a horrifying turn when she discovers that all of her past lovers are dying in disturbingly bizarre ways. At first, she chalks it up to a string of strange coincidences, but as the body count rises, she starts to wonder: Is she cursed?
Determined to get to the bottom of it, Ruby enlists the help of her best friend AJ (Mamet), and together, they embark on a bizarre and morbid journey through her romantic past. Their mission? Track down every ex before it’s too late and warn them that sleeping with Ruby might just be a death sentence.
Because, really—what could go wrong when you have to tell all your past hookups that they’re probably doomed?
Twisted Take on Romance and Death
Laid blends dark humor, mystery, and romance into a refreshingly unconventional narrative, turning the classic rom-com formula upside down. Instead of reminiscing fondly about past relationships, Ruby has to revisit them with an urgent, life-or-death message. Can she break the cycle, or is her love life permanently cursed? And more importantly, how can she possibly date again when every intimate encounter might be fatal?
With Laid, Peacock is tapping into the rising popularity of dark comedies that mix morbid premises with sharp humor—think The End of the F**ing World* or Dead to Me. And with powerhouse leads like Hsu and Mamet, the series is set to deliver a wildly entertaining ride full of shocking twists and laugh-out-loud moments.
When Does Laid Premiere?
Mark your calendars—Laid premieres December 19 exclusively on Peacock. Whether you’re in it for the laughs, the mystery, or just to see if Ruby ever finds love without a body count, this is one series you won’t want to miss.
