Ponies Second Hand News (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 53 min | Drama, Thriller

Ponies

Second Hand News (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 53 min | Drama, Thriller

After tragedy strikes, two American women embark on a new life as spies in the Soviet Union.

Creators

Susanna Fogel (created by) | David Iserson (created by)

Showrunners

Mike Daniels | David Iserson

Director

Susanna Fogel (director)

Writers

Susanna Fogel (written by) | David Iserson (written by) | Carolyn Cicalese (executive story editor) | Jordan J. Riggs (executive story editor) | Amalia Mathewson (staff writer)

Producers

Gergö Balika (producer) | Howard Ellis (producer) | Adam Goodman (producer) | Jonathan Talbert (producer)

Composer

Jung Jae-il

Cinematographer

Callan Green (director of photography)

Editors

Jacob Craycroft | Debra Shibuyama Simone

Casting

Deanna Brigidi | Andrea Bunker

Production Designer

Sara K White

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Release date

Jan 15, 2026 (United States)

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30 cast members

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