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

A Child Disappears in a Gripping TV Series

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

Plot Overview

The story begins with Marissa going to pick up her son from an after-school playdate at a house given to her by another mom, Jenny. However, when Marissa arrives, the woman living there, Esther, denies any knowledge of Jenny or the playdate, leading to a frightening turn of events. Even though Milo carries an electronic tracker in his backpack, it has been disabled, worsening the crisis.

About Sarah Snook

Snook has proven her acting range through acclaimed performances. She won an Emmy Award for her role as Shiv Roy in Succession and earned a Tony Award for playing 26 roles in her one-woman Broadway show, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

"In her new Peacock TV miniseries, All Her Fault, Snook plays only one role — but right from the opening scene, it's a dramatic and challenging one, and she pulls you right in."

In this miniseries, Snook focuses on the single role of Marissa Irvine, portraying a wealthy mother caught in a harrowing search for her son.

Summary

This psychological thriller quickly ramps up tension as Marissa confronts mystery and desperation in a gripping narrative about parenthood and trust.

Author's Summary

This series delivers an intense, emotionally charged story showcasing a mother's fight against uncertainty to find her missing child.

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NPR NPR — 2025-11-05