Laid is an American remake developed by Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna, based on an Australian television series of the same name.

Peacock gave the series a straight-to-series order on January 11, 2024, meaning it was greenlit without a pilot.

Stephanie Hsu was cast as the lead, Ruby, right when the series order was announced, and she also served as an executive producer on the show.

Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano, and Tommy Martinez joined the cast as series regulars on March 13, 2024.

The series was canceled by Peacock on May 29, 2025, after just one season of eight episodes.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Laid received a 97% approval rating from critics, with the consensus praising it as 'a breezy showcase for Stephanie Hsu's considerable comedic chops'.

Metacritic gave the show a score of 73 out of 100 based on 17 critics, indicating 'generally favorable' reviews.