All Her Fault: A Chilling Missing-Child Thriller
All Her Fault reveals how quickly rumors can turn into serious accusations, exposing the dark side beneath suburban perfection. This new eight-part thriller from the producers of Downton Abbey begins as a normal suburban afternoon that swiftly becomes a mother's worst nightmare.
Premiere and Format
The series, starring Succession actress Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning, premiered on Thursday, November 6. The first four episodes launched simultaneously, with weekly episodes following.
Plot Overview
Based on Andrea Mara's 2021 bestselling novel, All Her Fault centers on Marissa Irvine (Snook), whose carefully ordered life collapses when she arrives at 14 Arthur Avenue to pick up her young son, Milo, from his first playdate. However, the woman who answers the door is unfamiliar to her.
What starts as confusion escalates into panic. As news of Milo’s disappearance spreads through the quiet neighborhood, Marissa finds herself not only desperately searching for her son but also battling growing suspicion among other mothers.
Characters and Themes
Marissa encounters several neighborhood mothers, including the mysterious Jenny (Fanning). She learns that everyone holds secrets, and anyone could be responsible for her son's disappearance.
"All Her Fault explores how quickly whispers can become accusations, and how the veneer of suburban perfection can shatter to reveal something much darker beneath."
The show has been compared to Big Little Lies for its deep dive into suburban mother dynamics, class tensions, and the way communities turn on women under pressure.
Author's Summary
This gripping thriller exposes the fragility of suburban life, where facades crumble, secrets emerge, and suspicion threatens to destroy a community.
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