A child disappears from a playdate and it's 'All Her Fault' in this gripping TV series

A Child Disappears in the Gripping Series "All Her Fault"

Sarah Snook stars as Marissa Irvine, a mother frantically searching for her 5-year-old son in the intense Peacock miniseries adapted from Andrea Mara's novel All Her Fault. The psychological thriller unfolds as Marissa discovers that the address given for her son's after-school playdate leads to a woman named Esther, who has no knowledge of the playdate or Marissa's son, Milo.

Plot Overview

At the beginning of the series, Marissa is shown running a routine errand: picking up Milo from an after-school playdate at the home of Jenny, another classroom mom. However, when Marissa arrives, the situation immediately takes a dark turn.

Sarah Snook’s Acclaimed Performance

Known for her remarkable acting skills, Snook has earned an Emmy for her role as Shiv Roy on Succession and a Tony Award for her one-woman Broadway show The Picture of Dorian Gray. In All Her Fault, she takes on a single yet powerful role that captivates the audience from the first scene.

"From the opening scene, it's a dramatic and challenging role, and she pulls you right in."

Character Dynamics

Marissa is portrayed as a wealthy wife entangled in this frightening mystery surrounding her missing child. The series explores her desperation and the tense unraveling of the truth behind Milo's disappearance.

Production Credits and Adaptation

The series is a direct adaptation of Andrea Mara's novel All Her Fault and is produced by Peacock, delivering a psychological thriller experience centered on a parent's worst nightmare.

Summary: This miniseries blends psychological suspense with a riveting maternal journey, showcasing Sarah Snook's compelling portrayal of a mother facing an unimaginable crisis.

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NPR NPR — 2025-11-06