Mr. & Mrs. Smith: recaps, cast and everything we know about the Donald Glover TV series

Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Image credit: David Lee/Prime Video)

Meet the Smiths, as Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star in the new Prime Video original series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, among the new 2024 TV shows viewers can look forward to.

If the title sounds familiar, that's because it is the same as the 2005 Brad Pitt and Angelia Jolie movie that saw them play a married couple unaware that each were highly-skilled assassins. This is a new twist on that concept, however, with Glover and Erskine playing two strangers that are married off as a cover for their spy work.

We've got all of the information you need to know about Prime Video's Mr. & Mrs. Smith right here.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith release date

Mr. & Mrs. Smith is now available to watch on Prime Video. All eight episodes of the first season can be binged right now, as long as you are an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscriber.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith recaps

Here are the synopses for all eight of the Mr. & Mrs. Smith episodes:

Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 1, "First Date"
"Meet the Smiths, John and Jane! Strangers who have given up their identities to be paired off by a secretive organization, both in espionage and in marriage. Two peas stuck in one pod. Come along as they run, jump, and adventure, making friends and making memories. But watch out, there's something amiss for this very first mission. It's John and Jane's: FIRST DATE! Good luck, John and Jane!" Read WTW's Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 1 recap.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 2, "Second Date"
"John and Jane are all dressed up with somewhere to go: a sinister black tie event. But first, the Smiths need ground rules at home: NO S-E-X. But when their wily target Eric Shane turns things topsy turvy, will they they be able to set things right? It's John and Jane's: SECOND DATE! Bark bark." Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 2 recap.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 3, "First Vacation"
"In their New York townhouse, in the bedroom, on the snowy slopes: John and Jane always have fun. And today, they're off to the Italian Dolomites. Will John discover a new hobby? Will Jane make a new friend? Are the two of them starting to really care about each other? John and Jane, it's time for your FIRST VACATION! Remember, another failure will make the boss very unhappy." Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 3 recap

Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 4, "Double Date"
"John and Jane aren't the only Smiths having fun. This time, meet Other John and Other Jane, another pair of Smiths, only they're SUPER high risk. But will the whole gang together be too much of a good thing? Double the laughs and double the hijinx! It's John and Jane's: DOUBLE DATE!" Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 4 recap

Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 5, "Do You Want Kids?"
"It’s summertime, and John and Jane can’t wait to spend more time together. Join them in glamorous Lake Como as they drive cars, dodge bad guys, and chase after slippery Toby, whose naughty criminal ways have put them all in danger. But as they're taking care of this baby man, the two of them can't help but wonder, John and Jane, DO YOU WANT KIDS? Mamma mia, Toby!" Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 5 recap

Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 6, "Couples Therapy (Naked & Afraid)"
"Oh, John. Oh, Jane. Our pair have been oh so bad at sharing and caring. Time to call in help -- John and Jane, get ready for: COUPLES THERAPY, what a gas!" Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 6 recap

Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 7, "Infidelity"
"Hihi told John and Jane to take some space. John has been spending lots of time with his new friend, Bev. But what about Jane? Will John forget about all the fun they had together? Poor Jane! Bad, bad, John! How will John and Jane bounce back from INFIDELITY!"

Mr. & Mrs. Smith episode 8, "A Breakup"
"John and Jane are taking a time-out. Will they be able to say they're sorry or will this be the end of their adventures? Grab some tissues John and Jane, it's A BREAKUP. Only this time, it's life and death. Don't be so dramatic!"

Mr. & Mrs. Smith cast

The new series has an incredible roster of actors and actresses set to appear, but of course headlining it all are Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.

Glover is a well known figure on both the big and small screen. He broke out with a starring role in the sitcom Community and then was the creator and star of the critically-acclaimed series Atlanta. In movies, he has appeared in the likes of The Martian, Magic Mike XXL, Solo: A Star Wars Story and The Lion King. Glover is also known by his musician name, Childish Gambino.

Erskine also has a number of highly acclaimed credits to her name, including Man Seeking Woman, Insecure, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but she is best known for creating and starring in PEN15, for which she received three Emmy nominations.

Now for the impressive supporting cast, it includes Alexander Skarsgård (The Northman), Eiza González (Ambulance), Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story), Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Ron Perlman (Poker Face), Billy Campbell (The Rocketeer), Úrsula Corberó (Money Heist), Paul Dano (Dumb Money), Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You), John Turturro (Severance), Parker Posey (The Staircase) and Wagner Moura (Narcos).

Mr. & Mrs. Smith plot

Here is the official synopsis for Mr. & Mrs. Smith:

"In this version of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, two lonely strangers land jobs working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travel, and a dream brownstone in Manhattan. The catch? New identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith. Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone. Their complex cover story becomes even more complicated when they catch real feelings for each other. What's riskier: espionage or marriage?"

Mr. & Mrs. Smith trailer

The official trailer for Mr. & Mrs. Smith has arrived. The dynamic between Maya Erskine and Donald Glover is on full display, while the show's incredible lineup of guest stars and action sequences are excitingly teased. Watch the full trailer right here:

Also check out the previously released teaser trailer and a special behind-the-scenes look below:

Mr. & Mrs. Smith poster

(Image credit: Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios)
Michael Balderston

Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.