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

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

Sarah Snook stars as Marissa Irvine, a mother desperately searching for her 5-year-old son in the new Peacock miniseries All Her Fault, based on Andrea Mara's novel.

Plot Overview

At the beginning of the series, Marissa goes to pick up her son Milo from an after-school playdate at a location given by Jenny, a fellow classroom mom. However, when Marissa arrives, the resident, Esther, denies any knowledge of a playdate or Milo. This sudden confusion sparks a tense and frightening search.

Character and Performance

Sarah Snook delivers a powerful, single-role performance as Marissa. Known for her Emmy-winning role as Shiv Roy in Succession and her Tony-winning one-woman show The Picture of Dorian Gray, Snook deeply engages the audience from the opening scene.

Critical Details

"Sarah Snook has provided plenty of proof about how good an actress she is, and attention has been paid. She won an Emmy Award for her role as Shiv Roy... and won a Tony Award for playing 26 different roles in her one-woman Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray."

The series is a psychological thriller that keeps viewers hooked with its dramatic storytelling and strong performances.

Author’s summary: This intense miniseries features Sarah Snook in a gripping role as a mother facing a desperate search for her missing son, blending suspense and emotional depth.

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NPR NPR — 2025-11-06