‘All Her Fault’ Review: Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning and Jake Lacy Anchor Peacock’s Satisfying Domestic Mystery

‘All Her Fault’ Review: A Gripping Domestic Mystery on Peacock

Michael Peña stars in this eight-part thriller centered on the disappearance of a 5-year-old boy from an affluent Chicago neighborhood. Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook), the desperate mother at the series' core, declares,

“We’d do anything for our kids. Anything.”

For her missing son, Milo (Duke McCloud), Marissa is willing to make any sacrifice or take any desperate step to ensure his safety. Yet, as many parents know, the daily challenges of raising a child often test even the deepest love: patience wears thin after repeated tantrums, work demands lead to missed bedtimes, and harsh realities reveal that no amount of care can protect a child entirely.

This mystery explores those fragile moments between love and exhaustion. Marissa and her husband Peter (Jake Lacy) face the harrowing ordeal of Milo’s disappearance, revealing cracks in their lives and relationships.

Though it may not reach the heights of the genre’s best, such as Big Little Lies, the show offers engaging twists and sharp insights into themes like maternal guilt, paternal arrogance, and the fine line between protecting and controlling a child.

For much of the series, the question of Milo’s fate remains almost secondary to the emotional and psychological toll experienced by the family.

Author’s Summary

This series thoughtfully examines parental sacrifice and the limits of love amidst a tense domestic mystery, anchored by strong performances and nuanced storytelling.

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The Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter — 2025-11-05

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