‘All Her Fault’ Review: A Gripping Domestic Mystery on Peacock
Michael Peña stars in this eight-part thriller that revolves around the disappearance of 5-year-old Milo from an affluent Chicago neighborhood. Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook), Milo's frantic mother, expresses the lengths she’d go for her son:
“We’d do anything for our kids. Anything.”
Her determination drives the story, showing a mother willing to make any sacrifice or take any desperate step to ensure her son’s safety. Yet, the series also explores the exhausting realities of parenting—the dwindling patience after countless tantrums, missed bedtimes due to work, and the unavoidable truth that no one can fully shield their child from every danger.
This complex, twist-filled mystery focuses on these human vulnerabilities as Marissa and her husband, Peter (Jake Lacy), navigate the trauma of Milo’s disappearance. Though it may not reach the heights of top-tier domestic thrillers like Big Little Lies, it remains engaging with smart plot twists and poignant insights into maternal guilt, paternal pride, and the fragile boundary between protection and control.
For much of the series, the true fate of Milo seems almost secondary to the emotional and psychological impacts on his family.
Key Themes and Performances
- Parental sacrifice and the limits of endurance in caregiving
- The tension between loving protection and controlling behavior
- Strong performances anchored by Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, and Jake Lacy
Overall, All Her Fault offers a compelling, thought-provoking watch for fans of atmospheric domestic mysteries.
Author's Summary
This thrilling series masterfully captures the emotional struggles of parenting amid crisis, blending suspense with nuanced family dynamics and rich character portrayals.