“My vagina is killing people.” This audacious tagline perfectly encapsulates the outrageous premise of the new Peacock comedy series, *Laid.* Created by Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna, and starring rising stars Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet, this high-concept show is not just your average dating comedy; it offers a bizarre twist on the complexities of love, loss, and mortality.

Meet Ruby (Hsu), a young woman with a tumultuous sexual history. Without ever experiencing a fulfilling relationship, she shockingly discovers that every person she has slept with is dying—one by one. The bizarre nature of their demises—from gunshots to freak accidents—indicates that this is no ordinary calamity, and it’s up to Ruby and her true crime-obsessed best friend, AJ (Mamet), to decipher the strange connections. Together, they set up a “sexual murder board,” piecing together clues in a race against time to save Ruby’s latest partners from a potentially gruesome fate.

Khan, known for her work on warm-hearted sitcoms like *Young Rock* and *Fresh Off the Boat*, takes a darker comedic turn with *Laid*, reminiscent of her earlier work in the cult classic *Don’t Trust the B—- in Apt. 23*. The show navigates an exaggerated reality where human sentiment cheekily clashes with absurd plot twists. Ruby’s character, self-centered and immature, might be unbearable without Hsu's charm and comedic prowess bringing her to life.

One memorable scene exemplifies the cringe-worthy humor that defines the show; Ruby inadvertently finds herself in a car with the grieving parents and girlfriend of a deceased ex. As grief envelops the car, Ruby remains blissfully ignorant, belting out Paul Simon's “Graceland” with reckless abandon. This mix of discomfort and humor brilliantly showcases the series’ tonal mastery, as it pushes boundaries while keeping the audience laughing.

Both Hsu and Mamet shine in their roles. Mamet's character, AJ, serves as a more sensible counterpart to Ruby, blending elements of comic relief with genuine friendship. The show cleverly incorporates pop culture references, including a running gag involving Amanda Knox, which underpins the serious theme of true crime obsession present throughout. Audiences familiar with Mamet's previous role in *Girls* know she has an innate ability to steal any scene she graces.

Despite its strengths, *Laid* experiences some narrative hiccups. Ruby's pursuit of her crush, Isaac (Tommy Martinez), often clashes with the show's dark themes, leading to tonal inconsistencies that can detract from the overall comedic effect. The series also flirts with the idea that its central premise might be stretched thin over multiple seasons, especially with a cliffhanger that begs for extended storytelling. Nevertheless, it captures enough memorable moments—like the comedic attempts to warn Ruby's ex-lovers or delightful cameos by John Early and Kate Berlant—to keep the audience entertained.

As the entire first season of *Laid* streams on Peacock just in time for binge-watching during the holidays, it offers viewers a unique spin on the age-old questions of love and mortality, wrapped in the most unsettling yet hilarious package imaginable. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating rollercoaster of laughter and drama—if you dare!