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

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

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

Plot Overview

The story begins with Marissa Irvine, a wealthy wife, going to pick up her son, Milo, from an after-school playdate at a classmate’s home. However, upon arrival, she discovers that the woman living there, Esther, has no idea about the playdate or Milo’s whereabouts.

Main Conflict

From this unsettling encounter, the situation quickly takes a darker turn. Although Milo carries an electronic tracker in his backpack, it has been disabled, intensifying Marissa’s desperate search.

About Sarah Snook

Sarah Snook has proven her remarkable acting abilities through acclaimed roles. She won an Emmy for portraying Shiv Roy in Succession and earned a Tony Award for playing 26 different characters in the Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Performance in All Her Fault

In this miniseries, Snook plays a single but highly demanding role that captivates from the first scene.

"Sarah Snook has provided plenty of proof about how good an actress she is, and attention has been paid."
"From the opening scene, it's a dramatic and challenging role, and she pulls you right in."

The series is a psychological thriller that emphasizes tension and emotional intensity throughout Marissa’s quest to find her son.

Summary

In this psychological thriller, Sarah Snook delivers a compelling performance as a frantic mother navigating terrifying unknowns when her son disappears during a playdate.

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NPR NPR — 2025-11-06