‘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 Anchored by Strong Performances

Michael Peña stars in this eight-part thriller focused on the vanishing of a 5-year-old boy from an affluent Chicago neighborhood. Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook), the desperate mother at the center of Peacock’s All Her Fault, declares,

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

Her determination to protect her son, Milo (Duke McCloud), drives her to make any sacrifice or take any drastic step necessary to keep him safe. Yet, the daily reality of parenting exposes the limits of such sacrifice: the fading patience after repeated temper tantrums, missed bedtimes due to late work hours, and the harsh truth that no amount of love shields a child from all harm.

The series explores these vulnerabilities deeply as Marissa and her husband, Peter (Jake Lacy), navigate the nightmare of Milo’s disappearance. While it may not reach the elite level of domestic thrillers like Big Little Lies, it remains consistently engaging, with sharp twists and keen insights into maternal guilt, paternal pride, and the tension between protecting and controlling.

For much of the story, the actual fate of Milo becomes secondary to the emotional and psychological struggles unfolding in the family.

Key Themes and Performances

“For the sake of her son, there is no sacrifice she would refuse, no desperate measure she would reject.”

The series skillfully blends mystery and domestic drama, inviting viewers to reflect on the complexities of parenthood under extreme circumstances.

Author’s Summary

All Her Fault captivates with its sharp storytelling and nuanced characters, revealing the emotional fractures in a family pushed to its limits by loss and desperation.

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

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