A child disappears from a playdate and it's 'All Her Fault' in this gripping TV series
Sarah Snook takes on the intense role of a mother searching for her missing five-year-old son in the Peacock miniseries All Her Fault, an adaptation of Andrea Mara's psychological thriller novel.
Snook portrays Marissa Irvine, a wealthy woman whose ordinary day turns into a nightmare when her child suddenly vanishes. What begins as a routine trip to pick up her son from a friend's house quickly spirals into fear and confusion.
The story setup
At the beginning of the series, Marissa heads to an address given to her by another mother named Jenny for a playdate pick-up. But when she arrives, she’s met by a stranger named Esther — who has never heard of Jenny or her son, Milo. Panic sets in as Marissa realizes her boy is missing and the electronic tracker in his backpack has been disabled.
Sarah Snook’s performance
Snook, widely recognized for her acclaimed portrayal of Shiv Roy in Succession, proves once again her commanding ability to render complex characters. Her role in All Her Fault allows her to explore deep emotion and intensity in a single, gripping performance.
“She won an Emmy Award for her role as Shiv Roy ... and a Tony Award for playing 26 different roles in her one-woman Broadway production of The Picture of Dorian Gray.”
In this new performance, Snook fully immerses herself in a single but deeply demanding role — a distraught mother fighting against time and fear.
Summary
This Peacock thriller blends psychological tension and emotional depth as Sarah Snook leads a story of disappearance, deception, and a mother’s desperate search for her child.
Author’s summary: A taut psychological thriller showcasing Sarah Snook’s range, All Her Fault unravels a mother's desperate search for her missing son amid mounting fear and deception.