All Her Fault: Dakota Fanning and Sarah Snook Star in New Missing-Child Thriller
All Her Fault is an eight-part thriller from the producers of Downton Abbey that reveals how quickly rumors escalate into serious accusations and how the facade of suburban perfection can crack to expose darker truths.
The series begins on an ordinary suburban afternoon that erupts into a mother's worst nightmare. Starring Sarah Snook (Succession) and Dakota Fanning, it premiered on Thursday, November 6, with the first four episodes released simultaneously, followed by weekly installments.
Plot Overview
Adapted from Andrea Mara's 2021 bestselling novel, the plot centers on Marissa Irvine (Snook), a mother whose carefully crafted life unravels when she arrives at 14 Arthur Avenue to pick up her young son Milo from his first playdate. The woman who answers the door is unfamiliar, and what starts as confusion quickly turns to panic.
As news of Milo's disappearance spreads through the quiet neighborhood, Marissa finds herself not only searching for her son but also defending against growing suspicion. She encounters other neighborhood mothers, including the mysterious Jenny (Fanning), and soon learns that everyone harbors secrets — and anyone might be responsible.
Comparisons and Themes
- The series has drawn comparisons to Big Little Lies for its portrayal of suburban motherhood dynamics.
- Explores class tensions and the pressures that cause communities to turn on women.
"'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."
Author’s summary: This tense thriller uncovers the fragility of suburban life, where secrets simmer beneath the surface and a mother’s world crumbles under suspicion.