Tracy Spiridakos is earning widespread praise for her performance in Anna Pigeon, the new mystery series premiering August 7 on USA Network.
For fans who follow her work, Spiridakos needs little introduction. She spent four seasons as a member of the Intelligence Squad on Chicago P.D. in the role of Detective Hailey Upton, becoming one of the franchise’s most popular characters before departing the series in 2024.
Early reviews on Anna Pigeon single out Spiridakos as the series’ biggest strength, applauding her ability to bring emotional depth, intelligence and quiet determination to the title character.
Based on Nevada Barr’s bestselling novels, Anna Pigeon follows a woman rebuilding her life after the murder of her husband. Trading city life for the solitude of America’s national parks, Anna discovers that danger can be found even in the country’s most beautiful landscapes. Along with solving new cases each week, she continues searching for answers surrounding her husband’s death, creating an emotional throughline for the season.
Her transition to Anna Pigeon marks a significant career milestone. Rather than joining an established ensemble, Spiridakos is carrying a series as its lead, and early reaction suggests she has more than risen to the challenge.
Speaking about the role, Spiridakos has said she was drawn to Anna’s resilience and the opportunity to film in some of North America’s most spectacular natural settings, describing the parks as “a character of their own.”
Critics have praised Spiridakos for grounding the series with a performance that balances vulnerability, resilience and quiet confidence. She brings authenticity to Anna’s emotional journey while giving the character the investigative instincts that make each mystery engaging.
The series premiere this Friday at 10/9c on USA Network.
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